Colors at Dawn

Mike Springer

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Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Late Elementary

Moods

Relaxing,

Tender

Styles

Contemporary,

Lyrical

Theme

Nature

Video

Elements

Accidentals

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Intervals

Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.

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Clef Changes

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Notes and Notation

More than one clef used in a staff in a single piece or movement.

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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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Extended Hand Positions

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Hand and Finger Techniques

Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.

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Details

Title

Colors at Dawn

Composer

Mike Springer

Publisher

Alfred Music

Collection

Lyrical Landscapes Book 1

Year

2017

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

3/4

# of Measures

37

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Demonstrate,

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Hands Separate Practice,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Slow Practice,

Work on Creating a Good Tone