🇺🇸William L. Gillock ： Piano All the Way 1A Down the Keyboard

Down the Keyboard is an elementary miniature that develops a sense of moving toward the lower end of the keyboard within a flowing musical context. Since the hands shift gradually from one position to the next, it encourages awareness of direction on the keyboard and careful preparation of the fingers. A key point to listen for is how concise groups of notes shape the forward motion. Begin by keeping a steady beat and playing the notes evenly without rushing. Avoid excess tension in the wrists and arms, look ahead to each new position, and connect the sound naturally through the ends of the phrases so that the piece’s pedagogical aim comes to life musically.