Prickly Pete, the Porcupine

Melody Bober

Excerpt of Prickly Pete, the Porcupine

Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Early Elementary

Mood

Happy

Style

Children's Song

Theme

Animals

Elements

Accents

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

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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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Blocked Chords

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Chords

Chord tones played together that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

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Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

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

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Details

Title

Prickly Pete, the Porcupine

Composer

Melody Bober

Publisher

The FJH Music Company, Inc.

Collection

All Creatures Great... But Small

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

A Minor

Time Signature

3/4

# of Measures

24

Teacher Duet

Yes

Lyrics

No

Student Age

Children

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Work on Creating a Good Tone