Hop-o-my-Thumb
Class: Original piano composition
Published: 1934.
Comment: The second of two pieces under the title 'Stepping Tones: Syncopations in Moderation' is, like its companion 'Fascinating Ditty', of moderate difficulty only.
The opening theme is based on a simple rhythmic figure, skilfully varied. The second section, chordal in style, contains some quite bold harmonies which will make most pianists look twice at the notes to make sure they are playing the right ones. The third theme is made up of runs and arpeggios, so that the whole contains a little compendium of technique.
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