Show Notes
All of this week’s featured pieces are from the six-volume series, “Grand One Hand Solos for Piano”, by Melody Bober.Lazy Day, for left hand alone – Digital Download (from book 2, Digital Download Printed Copy)Falling Snow, for right hand alone – Digital Download (from book 3, Digital Download Printed Copy)Autumn Wind, for left hand alone – Digital Download (from book 4, Digital Download Printed Copy)Chaconne in e minor, for right hand alone – Digital Download (from book 5, Digital Download Printed Copy)When an injury leaves one hand out of commission, the music doesn’t have to stop. This week, I’m featuring pieces from Melody Bober’s Grand One-Hand Solos for Piano series— music written specifically for a single hand that keeps students progressing even through recovery. (00:00:00) Intro & Welcome (00:03:04) Lazy Day (00:05:33) Falling Snow (00:08:15) Autumn Wind (00:10:30) Chaconne in e minor (00:13:58) Summary & Farewell
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