Morning Glories

Martha Mier

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Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Happy,

Nostalgic,

Tender

Styles

Contemporary,

Lyrical,

Romantic,

Waltz

Themes

Flowers,

Nature,

Spring

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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.

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Broken Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses broken chords in varying note configurations, with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

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Broken Octave Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses broken octave intervals with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

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Crossing Over Thumb

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Hand and Finger Techniques

The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.

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Details

Title

Morning Glories

Composer

Martha Mier

Publisher

Alfred Music

Collection

Romantic Impressions Book 1

Year

1993

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

G Major

Time Signature

4/4

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Block the Broken Chords,

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,

Hands Separate Practice,

Play Similar Passages Together,

Play Small Segments,

Slow Practice,

Study the Contour of the Melody,

Work on Creating a Good Tone