20th Century Children's Piano New Sound Works Selection

Author: Sheng Yin
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Publish Date: 2000-11-01
Features: This collection of piano pieces features a diverse range of themes, with most works being playful compositions specifically created for children and adolescents. The techniques are innovative, and the pieces are relatively short in length. The tonalities include pentatonic, hexatonic, church modes, Hungarian modes, Japanese modes, atonality, twelve-tone serialism, and more. The rhythmic forms are varied, with some works being unmetred music. In terms of performance, in addition to traditional playing methods, techniques such as elbow pressing, knuckle tapping, and wire plucking can be observed. Some pieces also allow for improvisation. In summary, the melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, and performance techniques of these pieces each have their unique effects. These piano miniatures can serve as supplementary material for learners studying traditional textbooks.