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A Little Joke Op. 39, No. 6
Included in
Era
Twentieth Century
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Video
Elements
8th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
Five Finger Scales
Scales and Hand Positions
Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.
Parallel Motion
Texture
A type texture that occurs when the contour, distance, and speed of the notes in one hand matches that of the other hand as they play together.
Shifting Hand Positions
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.
Details
Title
A Little Joke Op. 39, No. 6
Composer
Collection
Year
1944
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
C Major
Time Signature
2/4
# of Measures
16
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Type
Unmotivated Students
Teaching Tips
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Play Small Segments,
Slow Practice,
Work on Getting the Correct Style