Crosland Sheet Music - The Hourglass Ben

: You can find individual digital arrangements of "The Hourglass" for piano solo on Musicnotes . Printed Collections : It is the lead piece in the songbook 7: for Solo Piano

: Some independent piano tutorial channels, such as The Piano Beat , provide PDFs and MIDI files for educational purposes. Performance Notes The Hourglass Ben Crosland Sheet Music

For those learning the piece, it is often recommended to use the technique, especially during key changes, to allow deep bass notes to ring underneath the melody. Performers are encouraged to let each phrase "breathe," maintaining a relaxed pace that emphasizes the piece’s reflective nature. : You can find individual digital arrangements of

The piece is written in a slow, contemplative tempo (typically marked around 60–72 BPM on the metronome). The right hand carries a simple, repeating melodic motif—reminiscent of falling grains of sand—while the left hand provides a warm, resonant harmonic foundation. Unlike aggressive modern music, The Hourglass does not shout. It whispers. Performers are encouraged to let each phrase "breathe,"