solo with piano accompaniment – Kaylie Dunstan

White-Wash

Kaylie6132 — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:25:17 +0000

Improvising can be a daunting ask for many musicians. But with the right framework, it can be incredibly freeing. ‘White-Wash’ utilises bowing on cymbal and vibraphone and the performer employs a one-handed roll, serving as a nice initiation into 4-mallet technique. Independence between the hands is another feature of this work, placing it at a comfortable grade 3 level. It is also included in the Percussion Masters 13-17yrs Crash Course.

New Old Rag

Kaylie6132 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:20:14 +0000

This is a throw-back to the renowned ragtime style, first coming onto the music scene in the late 1800’s. The most famous composer being Scott Joplin and later in the 1930’s, popularised by the Green Brothers on xylophone. The solo part employs quintessential ragtime xylophone figures and plenty of syncopated accents. The off-beat chordal emphasis of the piano accompaniment provides that uplifting ‘oompah’ feel. Suitable for grade 4 standard.

Spiral of Innocence

Kaylie6132 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:00:39 +0000

This is a multi-percussion accompanied solo for the young percussionist. It’s centred around a drum kit, with added triangle, tambourine and glockenspiel. Beware of some quick mallet transitions and surprising rhythmic changes. Parts of this piece are rather whimsical and others more assertive, circling the notion of child-like innocence. The instrumentation is easily accessible and comes with piano accompaniment audio, as well as the piano score.