Springboard
Dennis Alexander
Era
Difficulty Level
Mood
Styles
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.
SearchAnacrusis
Meter
Sometimes called upbeats or pickup notes; a note or series of notes that precede and give stress to the first downbeat of a piece.
SearchBlocked 5ths
Intervals
Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 5th of any quality.
SearchHand Crossing
Hand and Finger Techniques
A technique that involves one hand crossing over or under the other.
SearchLedger Lines
Notation
Additional lines added above or below the staff in order to place very high or very low notes that wouldn't normally fit on the staff.
SearchLegato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
SearchRepeated Single Notes
Intervals
The same note that occurs several times in a row throughout a piece.
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.
SearchStaccato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.
SearchTitle
Springboard
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
28
Student Age
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Demonstrate,
Hands Separate Practice,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Slow Practice,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch