🇺🇸William L. Gillock ： Accent On 1 Oriental Wind Chime in H-Dur

This miniature offers an exotic atmosphere through its light touch and carefully shaped resonance. Short phrases seem to answer one another, while the layering of sounds and the space between them create an image of chimes swaying in the wind. The melody should remain clear, with the accompaniment kept light and unobtrusive. Bringing out the contrast between staccato and legato, as well as the dynamic changes, is essential. A restrained use of the pedal, sufficient to avoid clouding the sound, helps highlight the transparent tone and lively flow. Listen carefully to the ends of the notes and treat the silences as expressive parts of the music.