White Christmas

Carolyn Miller

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Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Melancholic,

Nostalgic

Style

Lyrical

Theme

Winter

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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Blocked 3rds Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses repeating blocked 3rds in a single position with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

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Melody Between Hands

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Texture

A simple melody line shared by both the right hand and the left hand.

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Parallel 3rds

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Intervals

A series of any amount or quality of blocked 3rd intervals that are played in one hand, and where both notes move up or down in parallel motion.

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Details

Title

White Christmas

Composer

Carolyn Miller

Year

2015

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

17

Teacher Duet

Yes

Lyrics

Yes

Holiday

Christmas

Student Ages

Adults,

Teens

Student Types

Average Students,

Unmotivated Students

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Hands Separate Practice,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Work on Expressive Phrasing