Soldier Ant
Mary Leaf
Included in:
Era
Difficulty Level
Mood
Style
Theme
Blocked 5ths Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses repeating blocked 5ths in a single position with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
SearchElementary Single Note Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time, usually within a single five finger scale and with simple rhythms.
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.
SearchStaccato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.
SearchTies
Rhythm
Symbols indicating that two notes are to be played as one with the value equal to their sum.
SearchTwo Note Slurs
Expression
Two notes connected together smoothly where the second note is played softer and lighter.
SearchTitle
Soldier Ant
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2003
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
16
Teacher Duet
Yes
Lyrics
Yes
Student Age
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Highlight the Contrasting Characters of Each Section,
Sing the Words,
Slow Practice,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch