The Clown and the Ballarina

Ben Crosland

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Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Dreamy,

Melancholic

Style

Classical

Theme

Circus

Video

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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Intermediate Two Voices in One Hand

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Texture

A type of texture where one or both hands play more than one voice at a time with large intervals, many hand positions, and complex rhythms.

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Intermediate Waltz Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of waltz accompaniment pattern that uses intermediate skills like shifting, extending, and multiple voices, but without octave leaps.

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Details

Title

The Clown and the Ballarina

Composer

Ben Crosland

Publisher

Editions Musica Ferrum

Collection

Magic Beans!

Year

2016

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

F Major

Time Signature

3/4

Student Age

Children

Teaching Tips

Choose Good Fingerings,

Demonstrate,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Play Similar Passages Together,

Play Small Segments,

Slow Practice