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Craig Lynch attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Theory and Composition and now enjoys teaching piano to students in the Queen Creek area.

Burgmuller: Op. 100, no. 8: Gracefulness

Burgmüller Op. 100, no. 8 Gracefulness
Bach called this figure a cadence when he included it in the table of ornaments of the Clavier-Büchlein. We know it better as a turn. Burgmüller writes it out for this etude and uses it to great effect. Employ a delicate touch and strive for melodic clarity. Dynamics are important here: keep the first section quiet and understated, and, in the second section, emphasize both crecendos leading to forte.