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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. 2: Arabesque

Arabesque, Op. 100, no. 2 by Friedrich Burgmüller
The essence of this popular study is the five note figures. As you practice, listen carefully to ensure that the notes are well articulated and don’t run together. Also, notice that the majority of the figures occur during a crescendo. Be ready to spend more time on the left hand runs – they need to sparkle just as brightly as their counterparts in the right hand. Working on this etude will pay real dividends in your other pieces.