My Dog Has a Flea
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).
SearchElementary Single Note Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time, usually within a single five finger scale and with simple rhythms.
SearchFermatas
Rhythm
Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.
SearchLegato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
SearchMiddle C Position
Scales
A hand position where both the right-hand thumb and the left-hand thumb share middle C.
SearchOctave Higher and Octave Lower
Notation
Symbols that indicate playing a note or range of notes either an octave higher or lower than notated.
SearchRitardando
Meter
An Italian term meaning "delaying"; an indication instructing the player to decrease speed, often gradually.
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.
SearchTwo Note Slurs
Expression
Two notes connected together smoothly where the second note is played softer and lighter.
SearchTitle
My Dog Has a Flea
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2003
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
26
Teacher Duet
Yes
Lyrics
Yes
Student Age
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Sing the Words,
Slow Practice,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch