Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Philip Keveren

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Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Mysterious,

Suspenseful

Style

Romantic

Themes

Dancing,

Fantasy

Elements

8th Notes

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Rhythm

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

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Forte

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Expression

An indication instructing the player to play loudly.

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Intermediate Single Note Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time but with large intervals, many hand positions, and complex rhythms.

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Legato

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Expression

A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.

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Details

Title

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Composer

Philip Keveren

Year

2002

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

E Minor

Time Signature

2/2

# of Measures

40

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Holiday

Christmas

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Types

Average Students,

Unmotivated Students

Teaching Tips

Hands Separate Practice,

Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,

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

Work on Creating a Mysterious Character