This piece is part of a series which materialized from my intentions to:
1. Borrow pop music chord progressions and grooves that have always influenced my arrangements and bring them to my original compositions. I wanted to practice what I preach in the 321 Challenge and see how I could change and add to ideas from others and make them my own.

2. Compose pedagogically-considerate pieces with appealing patterns for elementary and intermediate students. Here’s my first attempt on creating original work beyond my intermediate arrangement of “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.“

3. Write something accessible with style, hip chords that offers rich opportunities for exploring musicality.

The Details

Level: Late Elementary to Early Intermediate

Inspiration: Static or single-note melody (used over and over by Taylor Swift and many others artists through the ages) above the timeless “Heart and Soul” progression: I, vi, IV, V.

Character: Warm and fuzzy all over.

Description: If there’s one familiar place that gives you a cozy, comfy feeling, think about it when you play this piece. Chord symbols are not provided so that you can practice identifying and writing in chord symbols yourself. Improvise within the chord progression before and while learning the piece.

Technical considerations: Some fingering is provided as there are numerous hand shifts. This piece does NOT stay in one 5-finger pattern but is designed around 5-finger pattern positions, with 5ths and just a few larger intervals thrown in. Pedal harmonically except where indicated. The last chord was stumbled upon when my husband was reading through the piece. I decided to keep it as brings an extra dose of sophistication!

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