Swingin' the Blues

Dennis Alexander, Martha Mier

Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Early Intermediate

Mood

Happy

Styles

Blues,

Swing

Theme

Music

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Elements

8th Rests

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Rhythm

Silence that equals the length of one 8th note.

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Accents

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

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Accidentals

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Intervals

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

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Blocked Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses major and minor triads with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

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Details

Title

Swingin' the Blues

Composers

Dennis Alexander, Martha Mier

Publisher

Alfred Music

Collection

Premier Piano Course, Lesson 3

Year

2007

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

D Major

Time Signature

Common Time

# of Measures

24

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Children,

Teens