Crackerjack

Excerpt of Crackerjack

Difficulty Level

Mood

Style

Video

Elements

8th Notes

Image of the 8th Notes element

Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.

Accidentals

Image of the Accidentals element

Intervals

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

Crescendo and Diminuendo

Image of the Crescendo and Diminuendo element

Expression

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

Crossing Over Thumb

Image of the Crossing Over Thumb element

Hand and Finger Techniques

The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.

Details

Title

Crackerjack

Composer

Publisher

Year

2004

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

Time Signature

# of Measures

8

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Age

Student Type

Teaching Tips

Clap and Count,

Hands Separate Practice,

Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Slow Practice,

Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch,

Work on Getting the Correct Style