Rivergazing
Michael Scott
8th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
SearchExtended Hand Positions
Hand and Finger Techniques
Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.
SearchFermatas
Rhythm
Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.
SearchRitardando
Meter
An Italian term meaning "delaying"; an indication instructing the player to decrease speed, often gradually.
SearchShifting Hand Positions
Hand and Finger Techniques
A technique that requires the player to pick up and move their hand to a new position; usually from a five finger scale to another.
SearchSustain Pedal
Expression
Also called the damper pedal, it is the rightmost pedal on the piano and used to sustain notes by moving the dampers away from the strings.
SearchTies
Rhythm
Symbols indicating that two notes are to be played as one with the value equal to their sum.
SearchTitle
Rivergazing
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
1994
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
33
Student Type
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