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Harry Potter - Hedwig-s Theme -piano Version-

The melody "snakes" around, using sharps and flats that don't belong to the home key, mimicking the flight of an owl or the swirl of a magic wand.

When you play a , you are not just reducing an orchestra to keys. You are becoming the entire ensemble. Your left hand must mimic the plucked strings (pizzicato) of the cellos and basses. Your right hand needs the lightness of flutes and the bite of the brass section. The piano, unlike strings or winds, is a percussive instrument. To make Hedwig’s Theme sing, you must master the art of legato —blurring the keys as if you are pulling taffy. Harry Potter - Hedwig-s Theme -Piano Version-

If you are searching for a , the quality of the transcription matters immensely. The melody "snakes" around, using sharps and flats

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