Playing with the KeysChristine Artemis Pappa
Overview
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Title
Playing with the Keys
Sheet Music
PMD Difficulty Level
Video
Elements

8th Note Broken Chord Accompaniment

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A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 8th note rhythm with broken chords, in varying note configurations.

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.

Accidentals

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

Broken Chords

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Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

Details
Year
2018
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
Number of Measures
22
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Teaching Tips
  • Block the Broken Chords
  • Choose Good Fingerings
  • Demonstrate
  • Focus On Expressive Markings
  • Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns
  • Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing
  • Map Out Hand Position Shifts
  • 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