Getting Better

Excerpt of Getting Better

Difficulty Level

Style

Video

Elements

8th Note Scale Passages

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Scales

Passages with constant step-wise motion and mainly 8th note rhythmic values.

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.

8th Rests

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Rhythm

Silence that equals the length of one 8th note.

Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

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

Details

Title

Getting Better

Year

2023

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

Time Signature

# of Measures

25

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Student Type

Teaching Tips

Choose Good Fingerings,

Count Out Loud While Playing,

Demonstrate,

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Hands Separate Practice,

Play Without Pedal,

Slow Practice,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on a Smooth Legato Touch