Carolyn Miller

The Dancing Butterfly Piano Solo Early Intermediate

Description: This butterfly gracefully dances in the air. This solo contains a single note melody with LH short arpeggios. The form is ABA. In the B section, the LH gets the melody for contrast. It is fun to play. Purpose: - Would make a good recital solo. - Children and adults would enjoy playing it for relaxation. - Reinforces patterns, broken chords, and singing melody. - Helps teach memorization. - Works on looseness in the LH wrist and arm. Suggestions for Instruction: - Play solo for student to visualize the butterfly and hear the graceful touch and form. - Notice patterns in Coda. Key: G Major