Product Description
"Within," by award-winning SF Bay Area composer/pianist Justin Levitt, is a collection of six original piano solos with accompanying MP3's (to receive MP3's send email to Justin.pianist@gmail.com with receipt). Three of the six pieces (Within, Sweet Contentment, and Peace at Night) won top awards in the Music Teachers' Association of California's State Composition Competition in 2012 and 2013, but all six are truly exceptional.
Calling his genre "Life Music," Levitt creates music that comes from the heart, expressing life experiences and emotions. The introductory pages include a composer bio and message from Levitt as well as a brief explanation about the inspiration for each piece. It's a beautiful book, and most pianists of an upper-intermediate to early-advanced playing level should have no problem learning and enjoying the songs. I highly recommend it!
The songs are: "Within" (Key of Db, 4 pages): A slow, gentle ballad with a flowing left hand pattern and uncluttered melody line. "As Long as You're With Me" (Key of Eb/B, 5 pages): A tender love song and a light, gentle expression of affection. "Peace at Night" (Key of C, 3 pages): Very slow and still, this piece was an experiment to play for Justin's sleeping children without disturbing their sleep. "Anima" (Key of Db, 4 pages): Hymn-like and very beautiful. "Mansion Rag" (Key of Eb minor/D minor, 4 pages): I love ragtime piano so this is my favorite of the six pieces. A slow, minor key rag, it's great fun to play! "Sweet Contentment" (Key of Bb/Gb, 5 pages): This is a gorgeous, heartfelt piece to lose yourself in each time you play it.
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