Stanley, the Skunk

Melody Bober

Excerpt of Stanley, the Skunk

Era

Difficulty Level

Mood

Mysterious

Styles

Children's Song,

Jazz

Theme

Animals

Video

Elements

Accidentals

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Intervals

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

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Blocked Chords

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Chords

Chord tones played together that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

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C Minor Five Finger Scale

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Scales

A simple scale that contains the first five notes of the C Minor scale.

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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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Details

Title

Stanley, the Skunk

Composer

Melody Bober

Publisher

The FJH Music Company, Inc.

Collection

All Creatures Great... But Small

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

None

Time Signature

3/4

# of Measures

20

Teacher Duet

Yes

Lyrics

Yes

Student Age

Children

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Sing the Words,

Work on Creating a Good Tone