Flickering Firefly
Mary Leaf
Included in:
Era
Difficulty Level
Moods
Style
Theme
Broken Chords
Chords
Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.
SearchCrescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
SearchFermatas
Rhythm
Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.
SearchLegato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
SearchMezzo Piano
Expression
An indication instructing the player to play moderately soft; between mezzo forte and piano.
SearchRitardando
Meter
An Italian term meaning "delaying"; an indication instructing the player to decrease speed, often gradually.
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.
SearchTies
Rhythm
Symbols indicating that two notes are to be played as one with the value equal to their sum.
SearchTitle
Flickering Firefly
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2003
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
32
Teacher Duet
Yes
Lyrics
Yes
Student Age
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Sing the Words,
Work on Creating a Good Tone