Grasshoppers

Mary Leaf

Excerpt of Grasshoppers

Era

Difficulty Level

Mood

Happy

Style

Children's Song

Theme

Animals

Video

Elements

Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

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

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Forte

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Expression

An indication instructing the player to play loudly.

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Legato

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Expression

A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.

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Mezzo Piano

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Expression

An indication instructing the player to play moderately soft; between mezzo forte and piano.

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Details

Title

Grasshoppers

Composer

Mary Leaf

Publisher

FJH Music

Collection

Going Buggy

Year

2003

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

Teacher Duet

Yes

Lyrics

Yes

Student Age

Children

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Sing the Words,

Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch