Tide Pools

Amy Stephens

Minor 9ths and later lydian scale define this mysterious piece! Opportunity for student to compose.

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Difficulty Level

Moods

Enigmatic,

Mysterious

Style

Modern

Themes

Nature,

Water

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Elements

A Minor Five Finger Scale

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Scales and Hand Positions

A simple scale that contains the first five notes of the A Minor scale.

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Broken Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses broken chords in varying note configurations, with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

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Major Seventh Chords

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Chords

Four-note chords composed of the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, and major 7th.

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Shifting Hand Positions

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Hand and Finger Techniques

A technique that requires the player to pick up and move their hand to a new position; usually from a five finger scale to another.

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Details

Title

Tide Pools

Composer

Amy Stephens

Publisher

Red Leaf Pianoworks

Collection

A Day at the Beach

Year

2020

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No