Still the Ancients Whisper

Mary Leaf

Excerpt of Still the Ancients Whisper

Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Mysterious,

Nostalgic

Style

Children's Song

Video

Elements

Broken Chords

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Chords

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

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Elementary Single Note Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time, usually within a single five finger scale and with simple rhythms.

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Fermatas

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Rhythm

Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.

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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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Details

Title

Still the Ancients Whisper

Composer

Mary Leaf

Publisher

The FJH Music Company, Inc.

Collection

Earth and Sky Book 1

Year

2017

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

A Minor

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

24

Teacher Duet

Yes

Lyrics

Yes

Student Age

Children

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Sing the Words,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Creating a Mysterious Character