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I Saw Three Ships (Primo)
Difficulty Level
Early Elementary
Mood
Happy
Style
Classical
Elements
Anacrusis
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.
Blocked 5ths Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses repeating blocked 5ths in a single position with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Details
Title
I Saw Three Ships (Primo)
Composer
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
None
Time Signature
3/4
# of Measures
29
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
Yes
Holiday
Christmas
Student Ages
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Sing the Words,
Slow Practice,
Tap and Count,
Work on Creating a Good Tone