Overview
Excerpt of Penta
Title
Penta
Sheet Music
PMD Difficulty Level
Video
Elements

8th Notes

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

Blocked 5ths Accompaniment

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A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses repeating blocked 5ths in a single position with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

Crescendo and Diminuendo

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

Crossing Over Thumb

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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
Year
2018
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
Number of Measures
16
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Theme
-
Student Type
Teaching Tips
  • Focus On Expressive Markings
  • Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns
  • Hands Separate Practice
  • Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing
  • Study the Contour of the Melody
  • Work on a Smooth Legato Touch
  • Work on Creating a Good Tone
  • Work on Expressive Phrasing
  • Work on Getting the Correct Style