March of the Dinosaurs

Paul Poston

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Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Late Elementary

Moods

Energetic,

Mysterious,

Scary

Styles

Classical,

Modal,

Modern

Themes

Animals,

Dancing,

Nature,

Parade

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Elements

8th Notes

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Rhythm

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

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Accidentals

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Intervals

Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.

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Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

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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

March of the Dinosaurs

Composer

Paul Poston

Publisher

Editions Musica Ferrum

Collection

Mosaic, Volume 2

Year

2018

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

D Minor

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

32

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Average Students,

Students About to Quit,

Unmotivated Students

Teaching Tips

Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,

Hands Separate Practice,

Highlight the Contrast in Articulation