Willis Music The Dancing Butterfly (Later Elem Level) Willis Series by Carolyn Miller

Description: This butterfly gracefully dances in the air. This solo contains a single note melody with LH short arpeggios. The form is ABA. In the B section, the LH gets the melody for contrast. It is fun to play. Purpose: * Would make a good recital solo. * Children and adults would enjoy playing it for relaxation. * Reinforces patterns, broken chords, and singing melody. * Helps teach memorization. * Works on looseness in the LH wrist and arm. Suggestions for Instruction: * Play solo for student to visualize the butterfly and hear the graceful touch and form. * Notice patterns in Coda. Key: G Major