The Chipmunk Song

Glenda Austin

Excerpt of The Chipmunk Song

Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Happy,

Nostalgic

Style

Waltz

Theme

Animals

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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Accidentals

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Intervals

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

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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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Fermatas

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Rhythm

Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.

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Details

Title

The Chipmunk Song

Composer

Glenda Austin

Year

2008

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

3/4

# of Measures

74

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

Yes

Holiday

Christmas

Student Age

Children

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,

Hands Separate Practice,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Slow Practice