Buried Treasure by Catherine Wilson is full of mystery, drama, and an air of anticipation.
 
The open fifths and fourths help create an oldy-worldy feel while the use of pedal adds to the atmosphere.
 
Instrument: Piano Solo
 
Approximate difficulty level: Grade Initial - 1 / Elementary
 
Key: Tonal centre of D minor by using 5-notes D, E, F, G, A
 
Time signature: 4/4
 
Features: Hand crossing, use of pedal, recognising intervals of 4ths and 5ths
 
Focus: To maintain 5-note hand position and build confidence lifting the left hand away from the keys to ‘copy and paste’ at different octaves
 
Also available as part of the High Seas Collection