Headin' Downtown
Ben Crosland
Sheet Music
(Individual)
Included in:
Era
Difficulty Level
Mood
Style
1st and 2nd Endings
Notation
Symbols that indicate different measures to play during repeated sections.
Search8th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
SearchAnacrusis
Meter
Sometimes called upbeats or pickup notes; a note or series of notes that precede and give stress to the first downbeat of a piece.
SearchCrescendo 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.
SearchStaccato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.
SearchSwing 8ths
Rhythm
A technique of playing 8th notes where the first 8th note is held longer than the second of a grouping of two; used often in jazz and blues.
SearchTenuto
Expression
A type of articulation indicating to the player that a given note should be held for its full value or slightly more.
SearchTitle
Headin' Downtown
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2014
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
9
Student Age
Teaching Tips
Hands Separate Practice,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Slow Practice