The Hungry Ghost

Anne Shannon Demarest

Era

Difficulty Level

Mood

Suspenseful

Style

Children's Song

Themes

Fantasy,

Ghosts

Elements

Blocked Chords

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Chords

Chord tones played together that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

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Broken Chords

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Chords

Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

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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 Hungry Ghost

Composer

Anne Shannon Demarest

Publisher

Alfred Music

Collection

Halloween Favorites, Book 2

Year

1986

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

D Minor

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

46

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Holiday

Halloween

Student Age

Children

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Block the Broken Chords,

Choose Good Fingerings,

Clap and Count,

Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Creating a Mysterious Character