The Sky Electric

Velislava Franta

The Sky Electric is a dark and stormy etude suitable for late intermediate/early advanced level pianists. The piece features broken chords and hand crossings. One can hear snippets of the medieval tune Dies irae in the left hand.

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Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Advanced

Moods

Angry,

Dark,

Dramatic,

Energetic,

Stormy

Style

Contemporary

Themes

Nature,

Rain,

Storm,

Wind

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Elements

16th Note Alternating Hands

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Hand and Finger Techniques

A series of notes played in both hands, one at a time while alternating with each other, using predominantly 16th note rhythms.

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16th Note Arpeggios

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Chords

Arpeggios played with predominantly 16th note rhythms.

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16th Note Broken Chords

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Chords

Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern and use predominantly 16th notes.

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Hand Crossing

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Hand and Finger Techniques

A technique that involves one hand crossing over or under the other.

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Details

Title

The Sky Electric

Composer

Velislava Franta

Year

2021

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

B-flat Minor

Time Signature

4/4

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Holiday

Halloween

Student Ages

Adults,

Teens

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Choose Good Fingerings,

Slow Practice