The Scale Ladder
Era
Classical
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Mood
Happy
Styles
Classical,
Study
Theme
Music
Video
Elements
8th Note Scale Passages
Scales and Hand Positions
Passages with constant step-wise motion and mainly 8th note rhythmic values.
Anacrusis
Meter
Sometimes called upbeats or pickup notes; a note or series of notes that precede and give stress to the first downbeat of a piece.
Crossing Over Thumb
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.
Details
Title
The Scale Ladder
Composers
Publisher
Collection
Year
2007
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
D Major
Time Signature
2/4
# of Measures
8
Teacher Duet
Yes
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Children,
Teens