🇺🇸William L. Gillock ： Castanets

This miniature is marked by crisp rhythms suggestive of castanets and the atmosphere of a lively dance. Short phrases seem to pass from one to another, while changes in register and dynamics emerge within recurring rhythmic patterns. Its appeal becomes especially clear when the performer listens for the overall continuity. The right-hand melody should spring brightly, supported by a light left-hand touch that never becomes heavy. Avoid separating the staccatos too much, and preserve the forward momentum of the beat. Bring out the contrasts in dynamics and the moments of silence, imagining the colorful presence of percussion while maintaining a steady tempo.