Ponderosa

Ponderosa is based on a 4-note ostinato in the left hand, which keeps fueling the right hand's melodic movement. In the end, everything slows down slightly and this 4-note motif gives way to a repeated chord motif instead.

Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Late Intermediate

Moods

Nostalgic,

Relaxing

Styles

Contemporary,

New Age

Themes

Forest,

Nature,

Trees

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Details

Title

Ponderosa

Year

2025

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

E-flat Minor

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

42

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Average Students,

Students About to Quit,

Unmotivated Students

Teaching Tips

Choose Good Fingerings,

Demonstrate,

Hands Separate Practice,

Play Small Segments,

Slow Practice