🇺🇸William L. Gillock ： Taking It Easy

“Taking It Easy” is a duet that invites performers to enjoy a relaxed mood, just as its title suggests. A tuneful melody and lively rhythmic character carry the piece forward, while the interplay between the two parts—sometimes combining and sometimes passing musical roles between them—offers the special appeal of piano four hands. Performers should shape the overall flow clearly and bring out the changes of character from one passage to the next. Listen carefully to one another, keep the melody from being covered, and balance it with the accompaniment. Avoid rushing the tempo, and use natural breathing with a bright, gentle touch to convey the music’s easygoing spirit.