Prelude: After the Swans

Ann Wyeth McCoy

Inspired by a painting by my sister, Henriette Yweth Hurd, of three swan feathers

Included in

Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Advanced

Style

Impressionism

Theme

Animals

Rhythm

A combination of triplets played in one hand while notes with regular values are played in the other hand at the same time.

Chords

A blocked chord whose notes are played quickly in succession which gives the chord a harp-like sound.

Title

Prelude: After the Swans

Alternate Title

Inspired by a painting by my sister, Henriette Yweth Hurd, of three swan feathers

Composer

Ann Wyeth McCoy

Collection

Year

1955

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

None

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

Teacher Duet

Lyrics

Student Ages

Adults,

Teens

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Average Students