O Holy Night

Excerpt of O Holy Night

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Difficulty Level

Video

Elements

8th Note Arpeggios

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Chords

Arpeggios played with predominantly 8th note rhythms.

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.

A Tempo

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Meter

An Italian term meaning "in time"; an indication instructing the player to return to the original tempo after a deviation.

Blocked Chords

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Chords

Chord tones played together that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

Details

Title

O Holy Night

Year

2007

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

Time Signature

# of Measures

54

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

Yes

Holiday

Student Ages

Teaching Tips

Choose Good Fingerings,

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,

Hands Separate Practice,

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Play Only the Bottom Note of the Accompaniment Pattern,

Play Small Segments,

Play Without Pedal,

Slow Practice,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Expressive Phrasing