Excerpt of Moody

Difficulty Level

Moods

Styles

Theme

Video

Elements

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.

Blocked 5ths Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses repeating blocked 5ths in a single position with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

Blocked Intervals Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

An accompaniment that uses a variety of blocked intervals with a relatively equal rate of occurrence.

Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

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

Details

Title

Moody

Year

2023

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signatures

Time Signature

# of Measures

18

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Student Type

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Hands Separate Practice,

Slow Practice,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Expressive Phrasing,

Work on a Smooth Legato Touch