Raindrops Falling from Cherry Blossoms

Ben Crosland

Excerpt of Raindrops Falling from Cherry Blossoms

Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Mysterious,

Nostalgic

Styles

Classical,

Folk

Theme

Nature

Elements

Blocked 2nds

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Intervals

Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 2nd of any quality.

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Legato

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Expression

A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.

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Octave Higher and Octave Lower

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Notation

Symbols that indicate playing a note or range of notes either an octave higher or lower than notated.

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Pianissimo

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Expression

An indication instructing the player to play very softly; softer than piano.

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Details

Title

Raindrops Falling from Cherry Blossoms

Composer

Ben Crosland

Publisher

Editions Musica Ferrum

Collection

Magic Beans!

Year

2016

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

16

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Age

Children

Teaching Tips

Demonstrate,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Play Small Segments,

Slow Practice