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MacDowell: To a Hummingbird, Opus 7, No. 2: Piano Sheet

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MacDowell: To a Hummingbird, Opus 7, No. 2: Piano Sheet

MacDowell: To a Hummingbird, Opus 7, No. 2: Piano Sheet

By Edward MacDowell / ed. Lynn Freeman Olson

Level: Late Intermediate

Item: 00-2630
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Series: Alfred Masterwork Edition
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 4
UPC: 038081039121
SKU: 00-2630

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About the Composer: Edward MacDowell

Edward MacDowell (1860-1908) was the first internationally recognized American classical composer, trained in Europe and celebrated on both continents. His piano works bridge Romantic lyricism with American sensibility, and his influence on American music education remains significant; he founded the MacDowell Colony in New Hampshire, now one of the country's oldest artist residencies.

Why we love this

MacDowell's gift for melody and programmatic charm makes this piece a natural bridge between the Romantic character piece tradition and American piano literature. Students encounter genuinely beautiful music that rewards careful voicing and rubato without demanding virtuosic pyrotechnics, so the focus lands on interpretation and sensitivity.

What to expect

A fleeting impression captured in sound: the delicate, quicksilver movement of a hummingbird amid gentle harmonic ripples. The piece balances vivacity with intimacy, creating a miniature landscape that feels both crystalline and dreamy.

Who it's for

Late intermediate pianists ready to move beyond technical studies into Romantic character pieces with genuine compositional sophistication. Students developing sensitivity to rubato, voicing, and the use of pedal will find this an ideal teaching work that strengthens musicianship without excessive technical demands.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening melody with gentle dynamic shaping; let the hummingbird's motion emerge through subtle changes in weight rather than aggressive phrasing.
  • Sustain the harmonic foundation with your left hand while allowing the right-hand figurations to flutter without becoming rushed or thin.
  • Explore flexible tempo around the main theme, breathing with the contour rather than adhering rigidly to the beat.
  • Balance clarity in the accompanying figures with a warm, singing tone in the melodic line to preserve the piece's delicate character throughout.

How to use it

This works beautifully in recitals featuring American piano literature or as part of a Romantic era showcase. Its modest length and engaging character make it ideal for student recitals where you want substantive repertoire that audiences recognize as serious music without overwhelming a developing performer.

Skills your students will build

  • Legato pedaling and selective sustain
  • Rubato and flexible phrasing in a character piece
  • Balance between accompaniment figures and melody
  • Interpretive choices in Romantic-era miniatures
  • Voicing and tone production in the upper register

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