{"product_id":"splash-of-blue","title":"Splash of Blue | Jazz Piece for Solo Piano (Late Elementary)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eSplash of Blue — Martha Hill Duncan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSplash of Blue\u003c\/em\u003e is a community-choice piece written by guest composer Martha Hill Duncan, inspired by a special request for an introduction to dissonance and “crunchy” modern sounds—without going overboard. Written for late elementary students, this piece offers a gentle and accessible entry point into contemporary, jazzy harmonies while remaining comfortable and playable for developing pianists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is also an excellent choice for students who need extra reinforcement in 3\/4 time. The rhythmic patterns are built almost entirely from quarter notes and half notes, making it easy for students to feel the meter and naturally sway along with the music. While the harmonies may sound complex, Martha skillfully weaves them together using step-wise motion and familiar hand patterns, helping students sound confident while exploring new tonal colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎵 About this piece:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Elementary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary \/ Lyrical Jazz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solo Piano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePedagogical focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/4 meter, pattern-based playing, legato phrasing, pedaling, expressive dynamics, confidence with hand position shifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourage students to gently sway or conduct in 3 while playing to internalize the meter and phrasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScan and Play:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scan QR code for MP3 recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📚 Perfect for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate elementary students exploring modern harmonies for the first time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents who benefit from pattern-based, step-wise movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching expressive playing, legato touch, and pedal coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e🎵 Listen to this piece:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-audio\" style=\"margin: 14px 0; padding: 12px; background: #f8f8f8; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSplash of Blue (Solo Piano Recording)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003caudio controls=\"controls\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n    \u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/3403\/6015\/files\/Splash_of_Blue_985f2b00-febb-4d9a-b299-d9dd61a6263d.mp3?v=1770217880\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\u003e\n    Your browser does not support the audio element.\n  \u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My-Melodies.com","offers":[{"title":"Studio License (PDF Digital Download)","offer_id":53766073647407,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/3403\/6015\/files\/SplashofBlue_page-0001.jpg?v=1770218379","url":"https:\/\/www.my-melodies.com\/products\/splash-of-blue","provider":"My-Melodies.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}