Fond Memories

Mike Springer

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Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Happy,

Nostalgic

Styles

Contemporary,

Lyrical

Video

Elements

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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Accidentals

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Intervals

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

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Blocked 6ths

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Intervals

Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 6th of any quality.

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Crossing Over Thumb

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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.

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Details

Title

Fond Memories

Composer

Mike Springer

Publisher

Alfred Music

Collection

Lyrical Landscapes Book 1

Year

2017

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

51

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Slow Practice