Description

Piano Sheet Music inspired by Greek mythological characters and creatures, and modal music (modes).

Beautiful, powerful, haunting and quirky piano solos that inspire pianists to keep playing, and to plug-in! The themed pieces in this collection are “flex” intermediate. This means that the studio license is ideal for your entire studio, with pieces for early intermediate, mid-intermediate, and late intermediate students to enjoy and learn from! I have even included a piece for the pianist who prefers to learn by rote. This is also a highly educational volume, combining interests in mythology with character music and the music modes.

Learn about Greek mythology and make the music modes meaningful!

This product is Athena: Waging War with Wisdom, Aeolion mode. Low to mid-intermediate level.

Teachable moments:

• Aeolian mode is also known as the natural minor scale
• This mode has a sad and introspective quality
• Athena was known to be the goddess of war, but she was thoughtful, strategic, wise
• Listen to the sound of this scale to decide whether you agree that it fits the character
• Mixed articulations
• Syncopation
• Octaves
• Small phrases of melodic material in the left hand
• Mysterious and exacting through careful rhythm
• Phrases with dynamic swells
• 2 flats (g minor)

Below are descriptions of all 11 compositions.

11 diverse selections at the “flex” intermediate level. Includes one piece that can be taught by rote. Delve into the creative selections:

The studio license allows you to use these pieces as much as you wish with any students that you personally teach. Mp3s of all 11 pieces are included as well.

Below are all of the modes that are included, with a brief description.

Ionian Mode (Major): The Ionian mode is essentially the major scale. It has a happy and bright sound, characterized by its pattern of 
whole (W) and half (H) steps: W-W-H-W-W-W-H.
Dorian Mode: The Dorian mode has a minor tonality but with a raised sixth degree. It has a slightly jazzy and bluesy feel. 
Its pattern is: W-H-W-W-W-H-W.
Phrygian Mode: The Phrygian mode has a distinct Spanish or exotic flavor due to its lowered second degree. It has a mysterious and passionate quality. 
Its pattern is: H-W-W-W-H-W-W.
Lydian Mode: The Lydian mode features a raised fourth degree compared to the major scale. It has a dreamy and ethereal quality, often associated with a sense of wonder. 
Its pattern is: W-W-W-H-W-W-H.
Mixolydian Mode: The Mixolydian mode has a dominant, bluesy sound due to its lowered seventh degree. It's often used in rock, blues, and jazz music. 
Its pattern is: W-W-H-W-W-H-W.
Aeolian Mode (Natural Minor): The Aeolian mode is also known as the natural minor scale. It has a sad and introspective quality. 
Its pattern is: W-H-W-W-H-W-W.
Locrian Mode: The Locrian mode is the only mode with a lowered second and fifth degree. It has a dissonant and unstable sound, making it less common in traditional music. 
Its pattern is: H-W-W-H-W-W-W.
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