Excerpt of Ripples

Difficulty Level

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.

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.

Accidentals

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Intervals

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

Broken Chords

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Chords

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

Details

Title

Ripples

Year

2023

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

Time Signature

# of Measures

17

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Student Type

Teaching Tips

Block the Broken Chords,

Choose Good Fingerings,

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Play Without Pedal,

Practice Pedaling,

Work on Creating a Good Tone