Grandfather's Sleigh

Inspired by N. C. Wyeth's painting "The Red Pung".

Era

Twentieth Century

Difficulty Level

Late Intermediate

Mood

Happy

Styles

Children's Song,

Lyrical

Themes

Art,

Family,

Snow,

Winter

Elements

8th Note Repeated Chords

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Chords

A series of blocked chords played using predominantly 8th note rhythms.

Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

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

Double 3rds

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Intervals

A technique where both hands simultaneously play a series of 3rds separated by an octave.

Left Hand Melody

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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

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