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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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Clef Changes

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Notation

More than one clef used in a staff in a single piece or movement.

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Crossing Over Thumb

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Hand and Finger Techniques

The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.

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Crossing Thumb Under

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Hand and Finger Techniques

The physical motion of crossing the thumb under fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.

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Details

Title

Storm in a Teacup

Composer

Publisher

Year

2004

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

Time Signature

# of Measures

36

Student Age

Student Type

Teaching Tips

Choose Good Fingerings,

Hands Separate Practice,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Prepare Challenging Rhythms,

Slow Practice,

Tap and Count,

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