The Flea Circus

Ben Crosland

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Era

Difficulty Level

Mood

Happy

Styles

Classical,

Modern

Theme

Circus

Elements

Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

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

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Imitation

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Texture

A type of texture where one hand plays a series of notes that are mimicked in the other hand.

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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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Octave Higher and Octave Lower

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Notation

Symbols that indicate playing a note or range of notes either an octave higher or lower than notated.

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Details

Title

The Flea Circus

Composer

Ben Crosland

Publisher

Editions Musica Ferrum

Collection

Magic Beans!

Year

2016

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

2/2

# of Measures

20

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Age

Children

Teaching Tips

Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Play Small Segments,

Slow Practice