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Brent Heisinger

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Brent Heisinger Piano

Recorded on 01/01/2006, uploaded on 05/01/2010

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Minim       Brent Heisinger

Minim is an improvised piece on six notes for the right and left hands. The single measure of notes is repeated without pitch, tempo or rhythmic change for as long as desired by the performer.  Variation is created with the shift of patterns produced by accents, change of dynamics and style, right versus left hand, and use of pedals. Influences: African xylophone playing, Terry Riley's piano improvisations on Indian ragas in just intonation, connection with Steve Reich and his music, and my desire to conceive a piano piece significantly different from existing solo piano literature.     Brent Heisinger