Playing with the Keys

Christine Artemis Pappa

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Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Dreamy,

Melancholic,

Nostalgic,

Relaxing

Styles

Classical,

Modal,

Modern

Theme

Instruments

Video

Elements

8th Note Broken Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 8th note rhythm with broken chords, in varying note configurations.

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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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Accidentals

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Intervals

Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.

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Broken Chords

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Chords

Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

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Details

Title

Playing with the Keys

Composer

Christine Artemis Pappa

Publisher

Editions Musica Ferrum

Collection

Mosaic, Volume 2

Year

2018

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

E Minor

Time Signature

6/8

# of Measures

22

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Types

Average Students,

Students About to Quit,

Unmotivated Students

Teaching Tips

Block the Broken Chords,

Choose Good Fingerings,

Demonstrate,

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Study the Contour of the Melody,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Expressive Phrasing,

Work on Getting the Correct Style,

Work on a Smooth Legato Touch