Breaking the Code: 5.4, Solo
$12.00
Breaking the Code: 5.4 is a high-energy, rhythmically bold piano solo that puts players into the thrilling world of mixed meters. Named for its daring use of 5/4 time (plus passages in 6/4 and 4/4), this piece feels like cracking a musical puzzle — perfect for learners ready to take on new rhythmic territory while enjoying soaring melodic motion and dramatic flair.
Key Info
• Key: B♠natural minor
• Time signature: 5/4, 6/4 and 4/4 (BPM ≈ 168)
• Level: Intermediate (RCM 3–4)
• How long: Cover + 4 pages (Performance ~2:00)
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Teaching Focus
• Mastering unusual meters like 5/4 and 6/4
• Building confidence with repetitive rhythmic patterns
• Coordinating melody and accompaniment in fast-paced music
This purchase includes a Studio License, allowing you to use it with all students in your private studio. Thank you for honoring the composer’s work by not sharing files outside your studio.
Part of the Mission Intrigue collection — original jazz-inspired and rhythmically adventurous solos that reflect the secret life of spies and undercover stories.
Breaking the Code: 5.4 is a high-energy, rhythmically bold piano solo that puts players into the thrilling world of mixed meters. Named for its daring use of 5/4 time (plus passages in 6/4 and 4/4), this piece feels like cracking a musical puzzle — perfect for learners ready to take on new rhythmic territory while enjoying soaring melodic motion and dramatic flair.
Key Info
• Key: B♠natural minor
• Time signature: 5/4, 6/4 and 4/4 (BPM ≈ 168)
• Level: Intermediate (RCM 3–4)
• How long: Cover + 4 pages (Performance ~2:00)
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