Era
Twentieth Century
Difficulty Level
Late Intermediate
Mood
Happy
Styles
Children's Song,
Lyrical
Themes
Art,
Family,
Snow,
Winter
Elements
8th Note Repeated Chords
Chords
A series of blocked chords played using predominantly 8th note rhythms.
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Double 3rds
Intervals
A technique where both hands simultaneously play a series of 3rds separated by an octave.
Left Hand Melody
Texture
A type of texture where the left hand plays the melody and the right hand plays the accompaniment for an extended period of time.
Details
Title
Grandfather's Sleigh
Composer
Collection
Year
1931
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
G Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
29
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Average Students