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Away in a Manger

Excerpt of Away in a Manger

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Difficulty Level

Early Elementary

Mood

Tender

Styles

Classical,

Jazz,

Ragtime

Elements

C Major Five Finger Scale

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Scales and Hand Positions

A simple scale that contains the first five notes of the C Major scale.

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Dotted Half Notes

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Rhythm

Half notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three quarter notes.

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Forte

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Expression

An indication instructing the player to play loudly.

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Details

Title

Away in a Manger

Year

1887

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

3/4

# of Measures

24

Teacher Duet

Yes

Lyrics

Yes

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Sing the Words,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Expressive Phrasing,

Work on a Smooth Legato Touch