Description:

“Italian Children's Game - Level 2a Performance - pg. 22-23” is classified as a Level 1 Piano work worth 99 points within the Road to Virtuosity progression system. It is categorized under Faber Piano Adventures → Level 2a - Performance and is part of the 1900’s - Present collection. The sheet music for “Italian Children's Game - Level 2a Performance - pg. 22-23” is not provided on this website because the work is copyrighted. Students may still use this page to view piece details, submit performance videos, earn points, and track their progress on Road to Virtuosity.

“Italian Children’s Game” is a Level 2A piano piece arranged from music by Mauro Giuliani. It is written in 4/4 time and marked “Playfully, but not too fast.” The piece uses a five-finger scale pattern, simple single-note melody, short left-hand answers, slurs, repeated phrase shapes, and a section where the melody moves into the left hand. The music has a light game-like character, with small melodic patterns passed between the hands.

Measures 1–4 introduce the main five-finger idea. The right hand begins the melody while the left hand answers with short lower notes. The phrase uses simple rhythm and small stepwise motion, giving the opening a clear playful character.

Measures 5–8 continue the opening material. The same type of right-hand melody and left-hand answer returns, ending with a longer held sound before the next section begins.

Measures 9–12 move the melody into the left hand. The dynamic changes to forte, and the left hand carries the main line while the right hand rests. This creates the clearest change in texture in the piece.

Measures 13–16 return to the opening style. The right hand melody comes back, the left hand supports with simple lower notes, and the piece closes with the same kind of clear cadence heard earlier.

The optional teacher duet adds a fuller accompaniment underneath the student part. It uses only the left hand, with bass motion, slurs, and first and second endings to give the short student melody more support.

Interesting fact: Mauro Giuliani was an Italian musician from 1781–1829. He became especially known as a guitarist and composer, but this arrangement turns the musical idea into a short five-finger piano piece.

How to earn points for this piece:

1. Download or purchase the sheet music.

2. Practice the piece carefully. Watch the video example to make sure you are accurate.

3. Record yourself on video and upload it to YouTube. Perfection is not required. A few minor mistakes are okay.

4. Submit a link to your video here for evaluation. We will watch your performance and give you feedback. If you need more practice, we will let you know what to work on and provide additional practice suggestions. You may also submit your video publicly so other users can evaluate it.

5. If your performance is approved, your video will be accepted and you can collect your points.