Willis Music Turkish Bazaar (Later Elem Level) Willis Series by Claudette Hudelson

Description: Introduction to toccatina style bass pattern; legato/staccato touches; contrasting dynamics on repeat patterns; and also uses a coda passage at the end. Purpose: A practice in coordination: playing various melodic patterns against a repeating toccatina bass pattern. Suggestions for Instruction: I would start by having the student play the left-hand pattern to show consistency. The bass will be found in two different positions. The piece returns to the familiar pattern of mm. 3-14 after each new idea; similar to a rondo. I also point out the 5-finger pattern fingering (right-hand) when applicable. Key: E minor