Rivergazing

Michael Scott

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Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Dreamy,

Nostalgic,

Relaxing

Style

New Age

Themes

Nature,

Water

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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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8th Rests

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Rhythm

Silence that equals the length of one 8th 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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Extended Hand Positions

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Hand and Finger Techniques

Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.

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Details

Title

Rivergazing

Composer

Michael Scott

Publisher

Alfred Music

Collection

Elements I

Year

1994

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

G Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

33

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Teens

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Block the Broken Chords,

Demonstrate,

Isolate Voices,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Slow Practice,

Tap and Count,

Work on Creating a Good Tone