Dream Dancer

Ben Crosland

Excerpt of Dream Dancer

Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Dreamy,

Melancholic,

Nostalgic

Styles

Classical,

Contemporary,

Modern

Theme

Dancing

Video

Elements

8th Note Broken Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 8th note rhythm with broken chords, in varying note configurations.

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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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A Tempo

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Meter

An Italian term meaning "in time"; an indication instructing the player to return to the original tempo after a deviation.

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Accelerando

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Rhythm

An Italian term meaning "hastening"; an indication instructing the player to increase the speed, often gradually.

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Details

Title

Dream Dancer

Composer

Ben Crosland

Publisher

Editions Musica Ferrum

Collection

Songs from Rainbow Hill

Year

2018

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

D Minor

Time Signature

12/8

# of Measures

40

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Teens

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Block the Broken Chords,

Choose Good Fingerings,

Demonstrate,

Hands Separate Practice,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Highlight the Contrasting Characters of Each Section,

Play Small Segments,

Slow Practice