Swan Pond

Description: A nice solo in 3/4 time with Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake theme in the B section. One hand moves at a time. Purpose: The piece serves to introduce accidentals and also to give practice in playing in 3/4 time which seems to be difficult for beginners to learn, who tend to hold the third beat for two counts. Suggestions for Instruction: I suggest that they count the note values "quar-ter, quar-ter, quar-ter" so that it is consistent without paying too much attention to the bar lines. Other information: Originally titled "Swan Pond (not Swan Lake)" Key: C Major