The Fish Hawk
The fish hawk is better known as the osprey. It is a large bird, with a wingspan of up to six feet and a body as large as two feet. In heraldry, it is historically regarded as a symbol of vision and abundance. It is the provincial bird of Nova Scotia and has appeared on more than 50 postage stamp. I don't study heraldry, though, or collect stamps, and I had never been to Nova Scotia when I wrote this air in 2009 - and have absolutely no memory of why I titled it for this beautiful bird.
This should be played as a very slow, measured air. I originally had the metronome marking of quarter note = 72 but now think that a bit faster is better. The chords are simple, and could perhaps be improved so, play it as you want, as fast or slow as you want.
This should be played as a very slow, measured air. I originally had the metronome marking of quarter note = 72 but now think that a bit faster is better. The chords are simple, and could perhaps be improved so, play it as you want, as fast or slow as you want.
