Square-O
Elissa Milne
Included in:
Era
Difficulty Level
Mood
Style
Theme
Blocked 6ths
Intervals
Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 6th of any quality.
SearchIntermediate Single Note Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time but with large intervals, many hand positions, and complex rhythms.
SearchMiddle C Position
Scales
A hand position where both the right-hand thumb and the left-hand thumb share middle C.
SearchParallel Motion
Texture
A type texture that occurs when the contour, distance, and speed of the notes in one hand matches that of the other hand as they play together.
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.
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
Square-O
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2004
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
16
Student Age
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Clap and Count,
Demonstrate,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Prepare Challenging Rhythms,
Slow Practice,
Work on Getting the Correct Style