A Very Happy Song
Dennis Alexander
Era
Difficulty Level
Mood
Style
Blocked 3rds
Intervals
Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 3rd of any quality.
SearchCrescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
SearchFive Finger Scales
Scales
Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.
SearchMezzo Piano
Expression
An indication instructing the player to play moderately soft; between mezzo forte and piano.
SearchRepeated 3rds
Intervals
A series of blocked 3rds that occur several times in a row throughout a piece.
SearchRepeated Single Notes
Intervals
The same note that occurs several times in a row throughout a piece.
SearchStaccato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.
SearchTies
Rhythm
Symbols indicating that two notes are to be played as one with the value equal to their sum.
SearchTitle
A Very Happy Song
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
32
Teacher Duet
Yes
Lyrics
Yes
Student Age
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Sing the Words,
Slow Practice