🇺🇸William L. Gillock ： Seaside Promenade

This bright and approachable miniature evokes the scenery seen while walking along the seashore. A light, forward-moving rhythm supports a broad, songful melody, creating a flow in which the musical scene seems to change. At the opening, keep the walking tempo steady and the notes even, while allowing the melody to emerge clearly as the piece unfolds. Use the pedal sparingly so that the sound does not become blurred, and shape the dynamic changes carefully to convey an open seaside atmosphere. Rather than focusing only on lightness, let each phrase breathe naturally through its ending to give the music a sense of ease.