The Midnight Ball

Naoko Ikeda

Excerpt of The Midnight Ball

Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Energetic,

Mysterious,

Suspenseful

Styles

Modern,

Waltz

Themes

Dancing,

Night

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Elements

Accelerando

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Rhythm

An Italian term meaning "hastening"; an indication instructing the player to increase the speed, often gradually.

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Accents

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

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Accidentals

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Intervals

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

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Blocked 6ths

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Intervals

Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 6th of any quality.

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Details

Title

The Midnight Ball

Composer

Naoko Ikeda

Publisher

The Willis Music Company

Collection

Strange Sounds

Year

2021

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

G Minor

Time Signature

3/4

Holiday

Halloween

Student Ages

Children,

Teens

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Average Students,

Students About to Quit

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Hands Separate Practice,

Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Getting the Correct Style