Hear the pulse
Begin slowly and notice a simple melody over a gently rocking accompaniment before adding intensity.
Original composition for piano
First Steps
The quiet impulse of a new beginning, shaped into an intimate musical gesture.
A solo piano piece in which a simple melody over a gently rocking accompaniment gives form to the quiet impulse of a new beginning.
Listen to the recording
First Steps
Music and edition by David de Miguel
About the piece
- Album
- Serendipity
- Released
- Album, 2018
- Duration
- 2:38
- Instrumentation
- Solo piano
- Level
- Easy–intermediate
- Score
- 2 pages
Inside the music
First Steps, from the inside.
The music unfolds through a simple melody over a gently rocking accompaniment. Without relying on grand gestures, it creates an arc that suggests the quiet impulse of a new beginning.
The score
The music, on the page.
The first page reveals how a simple melody over a gently rocking accompaniment organises the musical discourse.
The writing makes the central challenge clear: coordination, regularity and melodic balance. Reading the layers first is more important than chasing speed.
- 012 pagesComplete edition
- 02Easy–intermediateSuggested catalogue level
- 03Main gestureA simple melody over a gently rocking accompaniment
- 04Musical focusCoordination, regularity and melodic balance
At the piano
Three ideas for playing First Steps.
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 coordination, regularity and melodic balance across complete phrases rather than one bar at a time.
Digital edition
Place it on your music stand.
The complete edition of First Steps is available from Sheet Music Direct.
- Solo piano
- Digital download
- Easy–intermediate
- 2 pages
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