Variations On A Theme By Grieg

This solo is based upon the famous “Morning” movement of the popular “Peer Gynt Suite,” which many consider to be one of Grieg’s finest compositions. This piece keeps the general charter of the melody and harmony while exploring new rhythmic and harmonic variations that place this composition in a more contemporary style. Rudiments include Flam, Flam Accent, Multiple Bounce Rolls, Paradiddle. Techniques: Snare off-on, On head and On rim playing. Program Notes, Form and Analysis, Performance Suggestions, and CD accompaniment are included with solo and piano accompaniment. Correlated with The Yamaha Advantage TM Book 1 – page 18. Compatible with SmartMusic.