Swingin' the Lead

Ben Crosland

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Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Early Intermediate

Mood

Energetic

Style

Jazz

Elements

8th Notes

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Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.

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Accents

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

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Accidentals

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Intervals

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

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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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Details

Title

Swingin' the Lead

Composer

Ben Crosland

Publisher

Editions Musica Ferrum

Collection

Easy Beans!

Year

2014

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

G Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

24

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Age

Children

Teaching Tips

Clap and Count,

Demonstrate,

Hands Separate Practice,

Play Small Segments,

Slow Practice