Name: On Top of Old Smokey - theme with variations (easy piece for piano)
Uploaded: 2024-03-02T19:54:26.702Z
Duration: 1 min 48 s

Arrangement of the famous children's song for beginner pianists.
This piece is interesting because after the melody itself, the music continues with two unusual variations: one in the style of classical music with traditional arpeggios in the left hand and melodic embellishments added to the melody in the right hand. The second variation is written in the Blues style with a characteristic ostinato bass in the left hand and a melody modified with blue notes in the right hand. The piece is available for performance by late beginning pianists.
The sheet music of this song here: https://payhip.com/b/3VrCY

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For many years I have lived and worked in Moscow.
In addition to teaching piano, I played electric piano in a cover band and accompanied the singers. I helped some well-known Russian musical groups to make musical arrangements for the piano, and these collections were published. 
I have also created a collection of melodic exercises for mastering all keys - with it this part of music theory is fun and easy to learn.

Regardless of where I live, I continue to play the piano and expand my repertoire. You are welcome to come to my class - I will share with you the best music!

On Top of Old Smokey - theme with variations (easy piece for piano)

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