The Cold North Wind

Elizabeth W. Greenleaf

Excerpt of The Cold North Wind

Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Melancholic,

Sad

Styles

Children's Song,

Folk,

Traditional

Theme

Nature

Video

Elements

Forte

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Expression

An indication instructing the player to play loudly.

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Hands Separate

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Hand and Finger Techniques

A technique that involves only one hand playing at a time throughout most or all of a piece; used only at lower levels.

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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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Melodic 4ths

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Intervals

Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 4th of any quality.

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Details

Title

The Cold North Wind

Composer

Elizabeth W. Greenleaf

Publisher

FJH Music

Collection

My World in Motion Book 1

Year

2001

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

A Minor

Time Signature

3/4

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