Four Etudes

These are 4 etudes I wrote over the course of two years. These are suited for established advanced pianists, or late intermediate/early advanced pianists who desire a challenge. The first etude, in F Minor, is a rhythm and octave study, designed to train late intermediate to advanced pianists on sustained octave passages, and is an endurance challenge. The second etude, in C Major, is similar to the first in that it trains repeated notes, but is much more forgiving: it is shorter and features smaller intervals than the octaves of the first piece. The third etude, in G-flat Major, is a study in fast staccato passages and large left hand jumps. The final etude, in A-flat Major, can be considered a concert etude. It is a study in learning the 4:3 and 3:4 polyrhythms (with shifting accent patterns!), as well as refining dynamic control and voicing across different fingers.