Riding the Rails

Amy Stephens

A fun train ride! Student learns fluidity of motion from the elbows/forearms with loose wrists.

Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Late Intermediate

Moods

Energetic,

Fun

Style

Third Stream

Themes

Nature,

Trains,

Travel

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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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Major Seventh Chords

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Chords

Four note chords composed of the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, and major 7th.

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Tremolo

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Rhythm

A trembling effect that is achieved by playing rapidly repeating notes in succession.

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Triplets

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Rhythm

Notes whose values are determined by a subdivision into three-note groupings instead of two or four.

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Details

Title

Riding the Rails

Composer

Amy Stephens

Publisher

Red Leaf Pianoworks

Collection

Childhood Excursions: Are We There Yet

Year

2022

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

F Major

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Age

Children