The Dancing Lesson

Hannah Smith

Crossing hands imitate dancing couple's footwork
From Rhymes and Rhythms for Little Musicians.
Excerpt of The Dancing Lesson

Era

Twentieth Century

Difficulty Level

Early Intermediate

Mood

Energetic

Style

Dance

Theme

Dancing

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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Blocked Intervals Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

An accompaniment that uses a variety of blocked intervals with a relatively equal rate of occurrence.

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Clef Changes

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Notes and Notation

More than one clef used in a staff in a single piece or movement.

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Hand Crossing

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Hand and Finger Techniques

A technique that involves one hand crossing over or under the other.

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Details

Title

The Dancing Lesson

Composer

Hannah Smith

Publisher

K&S Conservatory of Music

Collection

Let's Dance!

Year

1907

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

F Major

Time Signature

Common Time

# of Measures

24

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens