English Woods

Jon George

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Era

Difficulty Level

Mood

Dreamy

Style

New Age

Theme

Nature

Video

Elements

8th Note Broken 5ths Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that uses persistent 8th note rhythm with primarily broken 5th intervals.

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Accidentals

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Intervals

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

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First Inversion Chords

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Chords

Chords with an alternate ordering of their tones where the root is placed on the top and the 3rd and 5th below.

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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

English Woods

Composer

Jon George

Publisher

Alfred Music

Collection

Kaleidoscope Solos Book 3

Year

1974

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

A Minor

Time Signature

4/4

Student Ages

Adults,

Children

Student Type

Unmotivated Students

Teaching Tips

Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,

Hands Separate Practice,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Play Only the Bottom Note of the Accompaniment Pattern,

Slow Practice,

Tap One Hand While Playing the Other