Prelude to an Autumn Day

Ben Crosland

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Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Early Intermediate

Moods

Dreamy,

Melancholic,

Nostalgic

Style

Jazz

Theme

Autumn

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Elements

8th Notes

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Rhythm

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

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Accidentals

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Intervals

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

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Clef Changes

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Notes and Notation

More than one clef used in a staff in a single piece or movement.

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Compound Time Signature

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Meter

A time signature where the fundamental beat is subdivided in groupings of three instead of two.

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Details

Title

Prelude to an Autumn Day

Composer

Ben Crosland

Publisher

Editions Musica Ferrum

Collection

Cool Beans! Vol. 1

Year

2013

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

E-flat Major

Time Signature

12/8

# of Measures

8

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Demonstrate,

Hands Separate Practice,

Play Small Segments,

Prepare Challenging Rhythms,

Slow Practice,

Tap and Count