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Spanish Caballero - Level 2b Lesson - pg. 12-13

ID 1521 · Structured composer unknown · Piano · Level 2 · Points 276

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“Spanish Caballero” is a Level 2B lesson piece in 3/4 time, marked Allegro. The piece uses a fast dance-like character, left-hand-over motion, accented notes, slurs, dynamic changes, ritardando and a tempo markings, lower-octave repetition, and a broad final ending. The music is built around two main ideas: a rising hand-over gesture and a more rhythmic melody with accented bass chords.Measures 1–8 introduce the main hand-over pattern. The left hand begins in the lower register, moves upward, and then crosses over to play a higher note. This same shape repeats several times, with a ritardando leading into a stronger forte arrival.Measures 9–16 begin the main melody section. The right hand plays short slurred phrases while the left hand adds accented chord tones on the first beat of the measure. The section has a bold, rhythmic sound and ends with stronger accented chords.Measures 17–24 continue the melody at a softer dynamic. The right hand keeps the same style of slurred phrase patterns, while the left hand continues to mark the beat with accented lower chords. A ritardando leads into another forte ending.Measures 25–32 return to the opening hand-over pattern. The score asks both hands to play one octave lower to the end, giving this return a darker, heavier sound. The same rising left-hand motion comes back, again with a ritardando before the next section.Measures 33 to the end form the closing section. The music broadens with held chords, then moves lower on the keyboard. The final left-hand figure is marked two octaves lower, creating a dramatic low ending with fermatas.Interesting fact: The score explains that “caballero” means a Spanish horseman. The rising hand-over figures and accented rhythms help give the piece a bold, riding character.How to earn points for this piece:Download or purchase the sheet music.Practice the piece carefully. Watch the video example to make sure you are accurate.Record yourself on video and upload it to YouTube. Perfection is not required. A few minor mistakes are okay.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.If your performance is approved, your video will be accepted and you can collect your points.