1L The Prize at the End of the Race: American, 1869

This American Revival song from the mid 19th-century has an archaic charm about it, reflecting that the message was more important than the medium.

Skill Builders

Musicality: There are some crunchy dissonances between the two parts, as well as some unexpected harmonies.

Left Hand: The repeated high E at the beginning requires a comfortable barré, and the runs of 8th-notes need a flexibility in the fingers.

Right Hand: Although the rhythms aren't complex, we'll focus on good coordination between the two hands for the 8th-notes.