Crackerjack
Elissa Milne
Included in:
Era
Difficulty Level
Mood
Style
8th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
SearchCrescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
SearchCrossing Over Thumb
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.
SearchDominant Seventh Chords
Chords
Four-note chords comprised of the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, and minor 7th.
SearchExtended Hand Positions
Hand and Finger Techniques
Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.
SearchImitation
Texture
A type of texture where one hand plays a series of notes that are mimicked in the other hand.
SearchIntermediate Single Note Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time but with large intervals, many hand positions, and complex rhythms.
SearchShifting Hand Positions
Hand and Finger Techniques
A technique that requires the player to pick up and move their hand to a new position; usually from a five finger scale to another.
SearchTwo Note Slurs
Expression
Two notes connected together smoothly where the second note is played softer and lighter.
SearchTitle
Crackerjack
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2004
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
8
Student Age
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Clap and Count,
Hands Separate Practice,
Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Slow Practice,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch,
Work on Getting the Correct Style