Composer

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Chick Corea

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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1:25

'Children's Song No. 20' is a piano composition by the American jazz pianist and composer Chick Corea. It was composed in 1976 and premiered on his album 'The Leprechaun' in the same year. The piece is part of a collection of 20 short compositions, each dedicated to a different child, that Corea composed between 1971 and 1983. The piece is written in the key of C major and has a moderate tempo. It consists of a simple melody that is repeated throughout the piece, with variations and embellishments added in each repetition. The melody is accompanied by a rhythmic ostinato in the left hand, which gives the piece a playful and lively character. The piece is structured in three sections, with each section building on the previous one. The first section introduces the melody and establishes the rhythmic pattern. The second section adds more complex harmonies and a more elaborate melody, while the third section brings the piece to a climax with a faster tempo and more virtuosic piano playing. 'Children's Song No. 20' is characteristic of Corea's style, which combines elements of jazz, classical music, and Latin American music. The piece showcases his virtuosic piano playing and his ability to create memorable melodies that are both simple and sophisticated. The piece has become a popular choice for piano students and has been recorded by many other musicians, including the pianist Hiromi Uehara and the guitarist John McLaughlin.

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