Prelude #101 by Allen Rickel

Prelude #101 sheds much of the darkness of its predecessor by opening with a bright little waltz which includes some rhythmic surprizes in the left hand and a ten measure phrase, consisting of five two measure segments.

The tempo slows and the key changes when the second theme emerges. Here the piece moves from D minor to G. What is a little unusual here is that I've employed neither a major nor a minor scale but the Phrygian Dominant scale. This scale feels rather mysterious as it employs a flatted second, sixth and seventh. So, in the key of G what you have is G, Ab, B, C, D, Eb and F natural.

I hope you find something in Prelude #101 that you enjoy. If you do, I'd be grateful if you'll let me know your thoughts. I'd love to hear from you!

Thank you, as always, for taking the time to listen. I appreciate you.

Best,
Allen

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