Spiral Staircase

Elissa Milne

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Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Energetic,

Humorous

Style

Modern

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Elements

Accidentals

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Intervals

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

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Contrary Motion

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Texture

A type of texture where the contour of the notes in one hand is the exact opposite to that of the other hand as they play simultaneously.

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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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Five Finger Scales

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Scales

Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.

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Details

Title

Spiral Staircase

Composer

Elissa Milne

Publisher

Faber Music

Collection

Very Easy Little Peppers

Year

2004

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

16

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Age

Children

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Slow Practice,

Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch