Words and music by Kerry Livgren; Arranged by Elena Fortin
The group Kansas made a recording of this song by Kerry Livgren. The lyrics refer to how quickly time passes and is a lovely reminder to take each day as it comes and make the most of it.
It is interesting to arrange songs that are mainly pop and rock favourites. They don’t usually feature piano–the version recorded by Kansas is voice, two guitars, and violin! Sometimes this makes it more of a challenge to create a good piano solo out of a piece that is so well known.
About the arrangement
The arrangement is written in 4/4 time with a constant left hand arpeggio bass as a nod to the guitar arrangement. The verse and chorus are repeated three times, each time a little bit differently and written to explore the full range of the piano.
This is written for the intermediate to early-advanced player because there are tricky double note passages and some interesting syncopated rhythms. (Syncopation is a note on a weak beat that is tied over a strong beat that the performer has to feel). There are full four-note chords in some areas and you need a quick left hand to make some of the harmonic changes in time.
Despite being recorded by a rock group–the addition of violins, and the use of guitars makes it surprisingly adaptable to piano.
Video Performance
Purchase Information
Clicking on the link below will bring you to a new site: Sheet Music Plus. This arrangement is under copyright with the ArrangeMe program by Hal Leonard.
Sheet Music Plus – Dust In The Wind
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