Composer

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Chick Corea

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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2:05

'Children's Song No. 4' is a piano composition by the American jazz pianist and composer Chick Corea. It was composed in 1971 and premiered on his album 'The Song of Singing' in the same year. The piece is part of a collection of twenty compositions, each titled 'Children's Song', that Corea wrote for piano. The piece is written in a simple and playful style, with a moderate tempo and a 4/4 time signature. It is characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms, playful melodies, and harmonies that are both tonal and modal. The piece is also notable for its use of counterpoint, with the left and right hands often playing independent melodies that interweave and complement each other. 'Children's Song No. 4' is divided into three distinct sections or movements. The first section is marked by a playful and syncopated melody that is repeated throughout the piece. The second section is more introspective, with a slower tempo and a more contemplative melody. The final section returns to the playful and syncopated style of the first section, with a more complex and virtuosic piano part. Overall, 'Children's Song No. 4' is a charming and whimsical piece that showcases Corea's skill as a composer and pianist. Its simple yet sophisticated style makes it accessible to both children and adults, and it has become a popular piece in the jazz and classical piano repertoire.

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