English Woods
Included in
Era
Twentieth Century
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Mood
Dreamy
Style
New Age
Theme
Nature
Video
Elements
8th Note Broken 5ths Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that uses persistent 8th note rhythm with primarily broken 5th intervals.
First Inversion Chords
Chords
Chords with an alternate ordering of their tones where the root is placed on the top and the 3rd and 5th below.
Hand Crossing
Hand and Finger Techniques
A technique that involves one hand crossing over or under the other.
Details
Title
English Woods
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
1974
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
A Minor
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
20
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children
Student Type
Unmotivated Students
Teaching Tips
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Hands Separate Practice,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Play Only the Bottom Note of the Accompaniment Pattern,
Slow Practice,
Tap One Hand While Playing the Other