Papa's Pumpkin Patch

Mary Leaf

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Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Energetic,

Happy

Style

Children's Song

Themes

Autumn,

Pumpkins

Elements

Elementary Single Note Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time, usually within a single five finger scale and with simple rhythms.

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Five Finger Scales

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Scales

Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.

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Forte

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Expression

An indication instructing the player to play loudly.

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Half Notes

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Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one half the value of a whole note.

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Details

Title

Papa's Pumpkin Patch

Composer

Mary Leaf

Publisher

The FJH Music Company, Inc.

Collection

Earth and Sky Book 1

Year

2017

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

24

Teacher Duet

Yes

Lyrics

Yes

Holiday

Halloween

Student Age

Children

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Sing the Words,

Slow Practice,

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