Canyon Shadows

Mike Springer

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Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Dreamy,

Melancholic

Styles

Contemporary,

Lyrical,

New Age

Theme

Nature

Video

Elements

Accidentals

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Intervals

Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.

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Broken Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses broken chords in varying note configurations, with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

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Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

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Hand Crossing

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Hand and Finger Techniques

A technique that involves one hand crossing over or under the other.

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Details

Title

Canyon Shadows

Composer

Mike Springer

Publisher

Alfred Music

Collection

Lyrical Landscapes Book 1

Year

2017

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

E Minor

Time Signature

3/4

# of Measures

36

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Block the Broken Chords,

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Hands Separate Practice,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Study the Contour of the Melody,

Work on Creating a Good Tone