Download or read book Character Pieces: Original pieces in the romantic style written by and published by Alfred Music Publishing. This book was released on 1993-09 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Character pieces were popular in the Romantic period, providing musical means to 'characterize' a particular mood or idea. Joyce Grill has successfully created seven pieces that emulate this style at a very accessible level. The pieces are distinctive -- each has a definite stylistic feel.