In this bright piece we see soldiers marching; there is a strong presence of drums in the band keeping them in time. This march features forearm bounces alternating from one hand to the other, contrasting with smooth C major five-finger positions. The player might sense the modulation to the dominant key in the middle as a journey away from home.
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Graham Fitch, based in London, maintains an international career not only as a pianist, but also as a teacher, adjudicator, examiner, lecturer, writer and commentator on piano playing and musical subjects.
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