Cockatoo
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Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Mood
Energetic
Styles
Boogie-woogie,
Jazz
Theme
Animals
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8th Note Parallel 3rds
Intervals
A series of any amount or quality of blocked 3rd intervals that are played in one hand and move up or down in primarily 8th note rhythms.
8th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
Extended Hand Positions
Hand and Finger Techniques
Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.
Details
Title
Cockatoo
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2004
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
C Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
12
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Age
Children
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Choose Good Fingerings,
Clap and Count,
Demonstrate,
Hands Separate Practice,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Slow Practice