We Three Kings of Orient Are

Nancy and Randall Faber

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Era

Difficulty Level

Mood

Happy

Style

Traditional

Elements

Blocked Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses major and minor triads with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

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C Major Five Finger Scale

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Scales and Hand Positions

A simple scale that contains the first five notes of the C Major scale.

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Dotted Half Notes

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Rhythm

Half notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three quarter notes.

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Forte

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Expression

An indication instructing the player to play loudly.

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Details

Title

We Three Kings of Orient Are

Composer

Nancy and Randall Faber

Publisher

Faber Piano Adventures

Collection

Level 1 Christmas Book

Year

1996

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signatures

A Minor,

C Major

Time Signature

3/4

# of Measures

33

Teacher Duet

Yes

Lyrics

Yes

Holiday

Christmas

Student Age

Children

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Sing the Words,

Slow Practice,

Tap and Count,

Work on Creating a Good Tone