Casting the Spell by Catherine Wilson is mysterious, atmospheric with an ominous feel.  
 
The use of  pedal and glissandi help create a mystical quality while the use of tritones produces an eerie quality to make us wonder if the spell is cast for good or for evil!
 
Instrument: Piano Solo
 
Approximate difficulty level: Grade 2 - 3 / Early Intermediate
 
Key: D natural minor
 
Time signature: 6/8
 
Features: Hand crossing with octave jumps, glissandi, chords of 5ths, 6ths and tritones
 
Focus: To build confidence lifting hands away from the keys, work on chord placement, explore atmospheric playing