Alone in the Wilderness

Ben Crosland

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Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Nostalgic,

Relaxing

Style

Classical

Theme

Nature

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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Crossing Over Thumb

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Hand and Finger Techniques

The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.

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Elementary Single Note Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time, usually within a single five finger scale and with simple rhythms.

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Half Notes

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Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one half the value of a whole note.

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Details

Title

Alone in the Wilderness

Composer

Ben Crosland

Publisher

Editions Musica Ferrum

Collection

Magic Beans!

Year

2016

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

D Minor

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

8

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Age

Children

Teaching Tips

Demonstrate,

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Isolate Voices,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Play Small Segments,

Slow Practice