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Six-year-old Elliott sat down at the piano and started improvising on black keys when she arrived for her lesson. She was doing it so musically, I suggested we turn on the recorder and make up a duet together.
I really liked what she came up with, so I asked Elliott and her mom if I could notate the piece and share it. They happily agreed, and I’ve now taught it to quite a few young students. If you teach young beginners, maybe you’ll enjoy using it too.
I made a few edits to Elliott’s original improvisation, primarily to simplify it; but I left it mostly as she played it. I also added a repeat, asking the student to do a black-key improvisation for a second verse, then play up an octave the third time. Here’s a recording demonstrating that form of the piece.
Edna J Bloom –
Thank you Elliott and Daniel for the beautiful music and demonstration video. I’m looking forward to hearing what my students will improvise in the middle.
Susan Byrd Toczylowski –
Daniel, you amaze me…still.
Donna –
Review for Elliott’s Tune (Studio License)