The Caterpillar

Excerpt of The Caterpillar

Difficulty Level

Styles

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.

Accidentals

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Intervals

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

Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

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

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.

Details

Title

The Caterpillar

Year

2023

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

Time Signature

# of Measures

17

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Student Type

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