The First Blossom of Spring is delicate, hopeful and full of optimism.
 
The flowing pianistic left hand is contrasted with melodic motifs that use semiquaver / sixteenth note flurries that help convey movement.
 
Instrument: Piano Solo
 
Approximate difficulty level: Grade 6 - 7 / Advanced Intermediate
 
Key: G Major
 
Time signature: 4/4
 
Features: Quaver / eighth note ostinato in left hand, chords in 3rds in right hand, syncopation
 
Focus: To build rhythmic stamina, produce even tone, finger dexterity