Lotus Blossom

Michael Scott

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Era

Difficulty Level

Mood

Relaxing

Style

New Age

Themes

Flowers,

Nature

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Elements

16th Notes

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Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.

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Anacrusis

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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.

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Blocked Chords

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Chords

Chord tones played together that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

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Crossing Over Thumb

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Hand and Finger Techniques

The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.

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Details

Title

Lotus Blossom

Composer

Michael Scott

Publisher

Alfred Music

Collection

Elements I

Year

1994

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

D Minor

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

31

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Teens

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Demonstrate,

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Work on Creating a Good Tone