Hear the pulse
Begin slowly and notice a restrained pulse beneath a melody that observes and breathes before adding intensity.
Original composition for piano
On The Platform
The introspective pause of waiting, shaped into an intimate musical gesture.
A solo piano piece in which a restrained pulse beneath a melody that observes and breathes gives form to the introspective pause of waiting.
Listen to the recording
On The Platform
Music and edition by David de Miguel
About the piece
- Album
- Serendipity
- Released
- Album, 2018
- Duration
- 2:39
- Instrumentation
- Solo piano
- Level
- Intermediate
- Score
- 3 pages
Inside the music
On The Platform, from the inside.
The music unfolds through a restrained pulse beneath a melody that observes and breathes. Without relying on grand gestures, it creates an arc that suggests the introspective pause of waiting.
The score
The music, on the page.
The first page reveals how a restrained pulse beneath a melody that observes and breathes organises the musical discourse.
The writing makes the central challenge clear: the use of silence and calm control of tempo. Reading the layers first is more important than chasing speed.
- 013 pagesComplete edition
- 02IntermediateSuggested catalogue level
- 03Main gestureA restrained pulse beneath a melody that observes and breathes
- 04Musical focusThe use of silence and calm control of tempo
At the piano
Three ideas for playing On The Platform.
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 the use of silence and calm control of tempo across complete phrases rather than one bar at a time.
Digital edition
Place it on your music stand.
The complete edition of On The Platform is available from Sheet Music Direct.
- Solo piano
- Digital download
- Intermediate
- 3 pages
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