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Shoukei: Seven Early Intermediate Level Piano Solos, Book 1, by Naoko Jkeda. Willis Music Company (P.O. Box 548, Florence, KY 41022), 2004. 19 pp. $4.95. Intermediate.
Shoukei is a Japanese word that can refer to either a "short rest or recess" or a feeling of "longing." The lovely cover and title of this collection give the impression that Asian-themed music will be contained within but, in fact, these seven pieces include a variety of styles.
Though the book is labeled "early intermediate," some pieces could be considered mid-intermediate level, given a few of the articulation, rhythm and hands-together challenges. "Moon Flute" is rather mystical, with a repeated right-hand motive accompanied by blocked harmonies that move hauntingly by half steps.
A middle section marked "poco piu mosso" features a left-hand pentatonic ostinato before returning to the original theme. The influence of "new age" piano can be heard in both this piece and in "Sakura," through the generous use of ...
Source: HighBeam Research, Shoukei: Seven Early Intermediate Level Piano Solos, Book 1.(Brief...