Question Mark (?)

Jaap Cramer

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Era

Difficulty Level

Mood

Enigmatic

Styles

Classical,

Modern

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.

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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.

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Crossing Over Thumb

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Hand and Finger Techniques

The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.

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Imitation

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Texture

A type of texture where one hand plays a series of notes that are mimicked in the other hand.

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Details

Title

Question Mark (?)

Composer

Jaap Cramer

Publisher

Editions Musica Ferrum

Collection

Mosaic, Volume 1

Year

2018

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

None

Time Signature

2/4

Student Age

Children

Teaching Tips

Demonstrate,

Hands Separate Practice,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Play Small Segments,

Slow Practice