Description: Windsong is a gentle piece written in the romantic style for the mid-elementary student. Technical skills covered include: legato, phrasing of right hand melody and left hand harmony, dynamics-pp, p, mp, mf, f and crescendos and decrescendos; left-hand crossovers, arpeggio crossovers, ritardando, D.C. al fine markings and damper pedal.

Purpose: My purpose was to compose a piece for the mid-elementary student that was beautiful melodically, encouraging expressive playing. This is an excellent choice for an adult student.

Suggestions for Instruction: * Have the student practice measures 1-8, hands separately, emphasizing the shape of the phrase; then play the hands together.

* Practice the left hand separately in measures 17-20, working the crossover notes, then adding the right hand.

* Make sure the student observes all dynamic markings for expressive playing.

Key: C Major

Publisher: Willis Music
Series: Willis
Piano Level: Mid-Elementary
Pages: 4
Credits: Linda Longino Walker Mid-Elementary Level
Composer(s): Linda Longino Walker