Good King Wenceslas

Nancy and Randall Faber

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Era

Difficulty Level

Mood

Happy

Style

Traditional

Elements

Forte

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Expression

An indication instructing the player to play loudly.

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Half Notes

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Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one half the value of a whole note.

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Mezzo Forte

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Expression

A simple melody line shared by both the right hand and the left hand.

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Middle C Position

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Scales

A hand position where both the right-hand thumb and the left-hand thumb share middle C.

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Details

Title

Good King Wenceslas

Composer

Nancy and Randall Faber

Publisher

Faber Piano Adventures

Collection

Primer Level Christmas Book

Year

1996

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

17

Teacher Duet

Yes

Lyrics

Yes

Holiday

Christmas

Student Age

Children

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Clap and Count,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Sing the Words,

Slow Practice