Most students fail because they treat the left hand as background noise. In this piece, the left hand is the sunset racing by. Isolate the left hand alone. Practice it with a metronome at 60% speed. Focus on evenness. The thumb should not be louder than the pinky or vice versa. Aim for a smooth, wave-like sound.
Go to philipwesley.com. Navigate to the "Sheet Music" store. Look for "Dark Night of the Soul" collection. You can buy the single piece as a PDF. You will receive the file instantly via email.
MusicNotes is the largest retailer of legal sheet music. Search "Philip Wesley Racing Against the Sunset." Their proprietary app allows you to transpose the key digitally (though changing the key of this piece kills its dramatic effect) and play along with an audio preview.
Week 1 — Familiarization
Weeks 2–3 — Hands together, small sections
Week 4 — Technical focus
Week 5 — Connectivity & phrasing
Week 6 — Tempo & expression
Week 7 — Run-throughs & memory
Week 8 — Performance polish
Racing Against The Sunset Sheet Music.pdf | Philip Wesley
Most students fail because they treat the left hand as background noise. In this piece, the left hand is the sunset racing by. Isolate the left hand alone. Practice it with a metronome at 60% speed. Focus on evenness. The thumb should not be louder than the pinky or vice versa. Aim for a smooth, wave-like sound.
Go to philipwesley.com. Navigate to the "Sheet Music" store. Look for "Dark Night of the Soul" collection. You can buy the single piece as a PDF. You will receive the file instantly via email.
MusicNotes is the largest retailer of legal sheet music. Search "Philip Wesley Racing Against the Sunset." Their proprietary app allows you to transpose the key digitally (though changing the key of this piece kills its dramatic effect) and play along with an audio preview. Philip Wesley Racing Against the Sunset SHEET MUSIC.pdf
Week 1 — Familiarization
Weeks 2–3 — Hands together, small sections Most students fail because they treat the left
Week 4 — Technical focus
Week 5 — Connectivity & phrasing
Week 6 — Tempo & expression
Week 7 — Run-throughs & memory
Week 8 — Performance polish