Grasshoppers
Mary Leaf
Included in:
Era
Difficulty Level
Mood
Style
Theme
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
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.
SearchMiddle C Position
Scales
A hand position where both the right-hand thumb and the left-hand thumb share middle C.
SearchRepeated Single Notes
Intervals
The same note that occurs several times in a row throughout a piece.
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.
SearchStaccato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.
SearchTitle
Grasshoppers
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2003
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
16
Teacher Duet
Yes
Lyrics
Yes
Student Age
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Sing the Words,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch