The Caterpillar

Angeline Bell

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Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Fun,

Humorous

Styles

Jazz,

Swing

Themes

Animals,

Bugs,

Garden,

Nature

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.

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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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Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

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Crossing Over Thumb

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Hand and Finger Techniques

The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.

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Details

Title

The Caterpillar

Composer

Angeline Bell

Publisher

Editions Musica Ferrum

Collection

My Garden Notebook

Year

2023

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

B-flat Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

17

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Choose Good Fingerings,

Count Out Loud While Playing,

Demonstrate,

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Hands Separate Practice,

Prepare Challenging Rhythms,

Slow Practice,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Expressive Phrasing,

Work on Getting the Correct Style