Two Palmgren Pieces - Level 6

A digital product featuring two scenic pieces by Selim Palmgren
A 30-day, done-for-you practice plan for two atmospheric pieces by one of Finland’s most underrated composers—complete with usage guidance, historical context, and detailed practice tips.

Love nature-inspired music that’s rich in color and subtle complexity?
Selim Palmgren (1878–1951) was a Finnish composer often referred to as “the Chopin of the North.” His piano music evokes natural imagery and quiet emotion, with rich harmonies and unexpected turns—perfect for advanced intermediate to early advanced pianists looking to explore something new and meaningful.

These two pieces—The Sea and May Night—offer a wonderful pairing of mystery, movement, and stillness. This plan will help you explore them with intention and expression.

🎶 What’s Included:

• The Sea – flowing, mysterious, and deeply atmospheric
• May Night – harmonically rich and full of quiet beauty
• 30-Day Practice Plan – Each day’s assignment helps you move forward without overwhelm
• Technical Exercises – Includes A melodic minor, E major, and E dorian scales; planing chords; arpeggios; C augmented and F♯ dominant 7th chords; and more to match Palmgren’s unique harmonic vocabulary
• Bonus Material:
   ✔️ Clear, friendly instructions for how to use the plan
   ✔️ Composer background and context for the pieces
   ✔️ Practice tips to help you navigate Palmgren’s harmony and textures with ease

🎯 What You’ll Practice:

• Voicing over layered harmonies
• Shaping texture and phrase in rolling arpeggios
• Expression through modal and Romantic color
• Pedal control and dynamic sensitivity
• Mood, tone, and atmosphere in every section

💡 Why You’ll Love It:

• Rich, expressive music that’s less “common” but highly rewarding
• Practice structure that helps you dig into each phrase without rushing
• Encourages thoughtful listening, emotional playing, and technical refinement
• A perfect fit for quiet evenings, sensitive pianists, and nature lovers
  

Let your next month of piano be a walk through sea air and starlight.
Click “Add to Cart” and spend the next 30 days immersed in music that’s as peaceful as it is profound—with all the structure and support you need to make the most of it.