Hear the pulse
Begin slowly and notice a rhythmic motif unfolding over a constant pedal note before adding intensity.
Original composition for piano
Thaw
The thaw as an image of transformation and movement, shaped into an intimate musical gesture.
A solo piano piece in which a rhythmic motif unfolding over a constant pedal note gives form to the thaw as an image of transformation and movement.
Listen to the recording
Thaw
Music and edition by David de Miguel
About the piece
- Album
- Serendipity
- Released
- Album, 2018
- Duration
- 2:25
- Instrumentation
- Solo piano
- Level
- N3 · Intermediate
- Score
- 3 pages
Inside the music
Thaw, from the inside.
The music unfolds through a rhythmic motif unfolding over a constant pedal note. Without relying on grand gestures, it creates an arc that suggests the thaw as an image of transformation and movement.
The score
The music, on the page.
The first page reveals how a rhythmic motif unfolding over a constant pedal note organises the musical discourse.
The writing makes the central challenge clear: the growth of energy and clarity of the figures. Reading the layers first is more important than chasing speed.
- 013 pagesComplete edition
- 02N3 · IntermediateSuggested catalogue level
- 03Main gestureA rhythmic motif unfolding over a constant pedal note
- 04Musical focusThe growth of energy and clarity of the figures
At the piano
Three ideas for playing Thaw.
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 growth of energy and clarity of the figures across complete phrases rather than one bar at a time.
Digital edition
Place it on your music stand.
The complete edition of Thaw is available from Sheet Music Direct.
- Solo piano
- Digital download
- N3 · Intermediate
- 3 pages
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