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Blue Mood (for right hand or left hand alone): Piano Sheet

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Blue Mood (for right hand or left hand alone): Piano Sheet

Name: Blue Mood (for right hand or left hand alone): Piano Sheet
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-18990
Price: 3.50 USD
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By Margaret Goldston

Level: Early Intermediate

Item: 00-18990

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This song is written to be played with either the right or the left hand, alone. Developing strength and independence of each hand is a worthy goal for every pianist. "Blue Mood" will assist the early intermediate level student with the development of either hand using a legato, "wistful," blues style. Fingering is provided for both hands, and pedaling and articulation markings provide a good map for interpretation. A Federation Festivals 2024-2028 selection.

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Series: Signature Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 4

ISBN10: 0-7390-0313-5

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-0313-8

UPC: 038081176116

SKU: 00-18990

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About the Composer: Margaret Goldston

Margaret Goldston (1932-2003) was a prolific composer and teacher whose career spanned decades of work with students across North Carolina and beyond. After earning her Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from Louisiana State University, she went on to study composition privately with Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Ward, grounding her own compositional voice in rigorous craft.

Goldston's influence in music education extended far beyond her studio. She was recognized as Composer of the Year by the North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs in both 1983 and 1994, served as a convention speaker and clinician for the NFMC, and conducted masterclasses throughout the United States and Canada. Her commissioned work for Clavier Magazine and her continued presence on festival competition lists reflect both her standing during her lifetime and the enduring value of her compositions for student musicians.

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Why we love this

Goldston captures the essence of blues idiom while maintaining technical clarity, giving early intermediate pianists a genuine musical experience rather than a mechanical exercise. The flexibility to work either hand independently means you can tailor the piece to your student's immediate needs without sacrificing musical integrity. As a Federation selection, it also speaks to the durability and value of her writing within the festival circuit.

What to expect

Blue Mood evokes introspection and gentle melancholy, the emotional landscape of the blues without heaviness. The legato character invites a reflective touch, while the blues inflections and harmonic movement keep the piece grounded in genuine style rather than imitation.

Who it's for

Early intermediate pianists ready to develop focused hand strength and control without abandoning musical purpose. Students drawn to jazz and blues styles will find this especially rewarding, as it introduces authentic idiom through a single-hand lens that makes technical demands transparent.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the legato line to emphasize the bluesy contours marked by the composer; resist the temptation to rush through chromatic passages, letting each phrase breathe.
Follow the pedaling indications closely to capture the harmonic color that defines the wistful mood; change on the beat and lift cleanly to avoid muddiness.
Balance independence with fluidity when executing single-hand passages; the suggested fingering is a pathway to comfort, not a restriction on musical phrasing.

How to use it

Program this as a jazz interlude or contemporary accent in a recital featuring classical repertoire, or use it as a bridge piece in a student showcase that includes multiple musical styles. It also fits naturally into a studio recital themed around American music or into a masterclass setting where you're exploring hand independence and single-line narrative.