Passing Time

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Difficulty Level

Themes

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.

Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

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

Dotted Half Notes

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Rhythm

Half notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three quarter notes.

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.

Details

Title

Passing Time

Year

2023

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

Time Signature

# of Measures

33

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Student Type

Teaching Tips

Block the Broken Chords,

Choose Good Fingerings,

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Hands Separate Practice,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Isolate Voices,

Play Only the Bottom Note of the Accompaniment Pattern,

Play Without Pedal,

Practice Pedaling,

Slow Practice,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Expressive Phrasing