elementary

2. Spreading Peanut Butter in C major

Julia Perry

What's this piece like?
Perry's 'Two Easy Pieces for Piano' have been preserved through her own manuscript. These compositions stand out for their originality, both in terms of structure and musical ideas. In the second piece of this set, the use of legato and alternating hand techniques vividly portrays the smooth spreading motion of peanut butter. This imaginative composition provides an excellent opportunity to enhance arm coordination, finger legato, and sound control, making it a valuable piece for the development of fundamental skills.
Who's this piece for?
Ideal for beginners who like original pieces with modern sounds and unique characters.
1-2 pages
Modern
C major

MOOD: Calm and humorous.

TECHNIQUE: Legato.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 1
Equivalent to ABRSM level 1
Equivalent to Suzuki book 1
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