Betty Lea Martocchio
Rhode Island: The Ocean State
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Betty Lea Martocchio
Rhode Island: The Ocean State
- Instrumentation Piano
- Composer Betty Lea Martocchio
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Sheet Music
- Publisher Alfred Publishing
- Order no. ALF44331
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Description:
Rhode Island: The Ocean State showcases this East Coast state in three appealing movements. 'Westerly Mist' is in E-flat major, with a middle section in E major. Copious accidentals, broken extended chords, and chromatic notes generate a misty sound. Specific fingerings in more difficult passages are helpful, and a light syncopation throughout provides energy. In 'The Golden Ring,' there are imaginatively descriptive tempo markings and a carousel sound. It is cheerful, with abundant accidentals and a faster middle section. 'Narragansett Bay' is in C major and contains abundant accidentals, a few blocked chords, and a contrasting middle section. Predominant features of this piece include hemiolas, left hand motion, and an exclusively right hand melody.