Seven-short pieces for the early stages student here. The first is a gentle waltz-like “ancient song” in A minor with a modal feel; its melody in first position with punctuating open bass strings, falling nicely into the category of Initial grade standard. The second piece is more challenging in its technical requirements with the melodic interest in the bass accompanied by the treble strings. It requires sensitive phrasing to capture the reflective quality created by the marked ritenutos. The t...