Clowning Around

Elizabeth W. Greenleaf

Excerpt of Clowning Around

Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Late Elementary

Mood

Humorous

Style

Children's Song

Theme

Circus

Elements

Accents

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

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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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Blocked Chords

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Chords

Chord tones played together that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

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Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

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Details

Title

Clowning Around

Composer

Elizabeth W. Greenleaf

Publisher

The FJH Music Company, Inc.

Collection

C is for Circus, Book 1

Year

2004

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

55

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Age

Children

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,

Slow Practice,

Tap and Count,

Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch