Play a Picture: Bird & Elephant (PDF download)

Solo PDF downloads include
1-2 inspirational photo pages,
technique preparation page,
& Solo page.

Solo: Bird & Elephant

Play A Picture: Solos and Duets
intend to inspire expression by
descriptive titles and vivid photographs.

Bird & Elephant introduces
techniques for contrast:
loud versus soft,
high versus low,
staccato versus legato.

These techniques can be used
by the performer
to help the listener "hear"
the two characters in the music:
the little, chirping birds in the trees and grasses,
and the large elephant slowly walking by.

It also introduces the technique
of embellishment notes
not essential to the melody,
however which adds character to the music.

Included with the Bird & Elephant Solo piece
is Technique & Expression preparation
for mastering
notes and techniques
used in Bird & Elephant.

Notes about Play A Picture: Solos and Duets

Play A Picture: Solos and Duets
intend to inspire expression by
descriptive titles and vivid photographs.

Play A Picture: Solos and Duets include only a few
fingerings and expression markings in the music:
performers are encouraged to explore
fingerings suitable to them
and expression they feel
brings the song to life.

A variety of key signatures,
often imbedded within the music itself
for ease of reading,
strengthens visual confidence
of sharps, flats and naturals.

It's all about the student - Happy Mastering !