Hear the pulse
Begin slowly and notice a continuous stream of semiquavers that gradually changes the motifs before adding intensity.
Original composition for piano
Ecosystem
The energy of a natural system in transformation, shaped into an intimate musical gesture.
A solo piano piece in which a continuous stream of semiquavers that gradually changes the motifs gives form to the energy of a natural system in transformation.
Listen to the recording
Ecosystem
Music and edition by David de Miguel
About the piece
- Album
- Serendipity
- Released
- Album, 2018
- Duration
- 3:28
- Instrumentation
- Solo piano
- Level
- Intermediate–advanced
- Score
- 5 pages
Inside the music
Ecosystem, from the inside.
The music unfolds through a continuous stream of semiquavers that gradually changes the motifs. Without relying on grand gestures, it creates an arc that suggests the energy of a natural system in transformation.
The score
The music, on the page.
The first page reveals how a continuous stream of semiquavers that gradually changes the motifs organises the musical discourse.
The writing makes the central challenge clear: a stable pulse and independence between the hands. Reading the layers first is more important than chasing speed.
- 015 pagesComplete edition
- 02Intermediate–advancedSuggested catalogue level
- 03Main gestureA continuous stream of semiquavers that gradually changes the motifs
- 04Musical focusA stable pulse and independence between the hands
At the piano
Three ideas for playing Ecosystem.
Thoughtful reading helps preserve the character of the piece from the very first practice session.
Separate the layers
Let the main line sing without losing the continuity of the accompaniment.
Shape the arc
Work on a stable pulse and independence between the hands across complete phrases rather than one bar at a time.
Digital edition
Place it on your music stand.
The complete edition of Ecosystem is available from Sheet Music Direct.
- Solo piano
- Digital download
- Intermediate–advanced
- 5 pages
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