Winter Solstice

Michael Scott

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Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Dreamy,

Nostalgic,

Sad

Style

New Age

Theme

Winter

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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Dotted Quarter Notes

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Rhythm

Quarter notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 8th notes.

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Extended Hand Positions

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Hand and Finger Techniques

Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.

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Details

Title

Winter Solstice

Composer

Michael Scott

Publisher

Alfred Music

Collection

Elements I

Year

1994

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

A Minor

Time Signature

3/4

Student Ages

Adults,

Teens

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Demonstrate,

Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,

Hands Separate Practice,

Tap One Hand While Playing the Other,

Tap and Count,

Work on Creating a Good Tone