The Cat and the Mouse

Aaron Copland's "Scherzo Humoristique," written in 1920, is indeed musically humorous as it depicts the skittering rodent and sinister feline in a demanding, but very enjoyable etude setting, using complex 1/16 note patterns, glissando, grace notes, chromatic scale work, and a generous use of the entire keyboard. There are sudden shifts in tempo and dynamics, and the performer tells a definite story, albeit without narration. Large hand reaches, sometimes 9ths, are required on some of the full block chords.

ID #: 00-16736
ISBN: 739007947
UPC: 38081175409

Pages: 8

Band Grade ID: (6+)
Piano Level Description: Early Advanced
Format: Sheet
Credits: By Aaron Copland / ed. Jane Magrath

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