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The "Classic" aspect of the style is evident in the symmetry of the phrases. Young avoids the sprawling, asymmetrical phrases of Romanticism in favor of balanced four-bar and eight-bar periods. prelude in classic style gordon young pdf
The absolute secret to playing "Prelude in Classic Style" correctly is . Playing this piece legato (smooth and connected) will make it sound sluggish. This public link is valid for 7 days
16' and 8' principals, or a light combination including a 16' Bourdon. Avoid: Heavy romantic reeds or muddy foundations. Finding the Prelude in Classic Style Gordon Young PDF Can’t copy the link right now
Part of the piece's genius is how well it adapts to other instruments. While there are no free, legal PDFs, several excellent professional arrangements are available for purchase:
Focus on legato, singing lines during the melodic, lyrical moments to contrast with the staccato, rhythmic sections.
You can purchase the authorized PDF download directly from Lorenz, the publisher of the "A Gordon Young Tribute Album," which contains this piece.