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).
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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.
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Rhythm
Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.
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Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
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Title
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