Old Daddy Longlegs
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Mood
Mysterious
Style
Children's Song
Theme
Animals
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8th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
Contrary Motion
Texture
A type of texture where the contour of the notes in one hand is the exact opposite to that of the other hand as they play simultaneously.
Crossing Over Thumb
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.
Details
Title
Old Daddy Longlegs
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
D Minor
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
30
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Age
Children
Student Type
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Demonstrate,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Slow Practice,
Work on Creating a Mysterious Character