Giles Swayne

Zebra Music

Giles Swayne's Zebra Music comprises twelve pieces written to be suitable for the junior contemporary Piano student, offering new music ideas to younger players. As the title suggests, the music is written in 'layers' of black and white keys: one hand may be playing the black keys while the other hand plays the white; or both may be on white, or both on black - only the final piece mixes the colours. By combining these simple modes with exciting and unusual rhythms, Swayne produces a sense of global style within acessible pieces.