Reflecting the beauty and grace of clouds passing by, this very easy work gives young students a chance to explore the full rangeÊofÊthe key of G major. "Sky Islands,"Êa grade 1 piece by Todd Parrish,Êincludes staccato quarter notesÊcontrasted by half notes and slurred eighth notes to reinforce beginning level rhythms.ÊInterestingÊdynamic changes from piano to forteÊenhance the mood, while melodies and counter-melodies flow through allÊparts.