Swingin' the Lead
Ben Crosland
Sheet Music
(Individual)
Included in:
Era
Difficulty Level
Mood
Style
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.
SearchCrossing Over Thumb
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.
SearchLegato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
SearchStaccato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.
SearchSwing 8ths
Rhythm
A technique of playing 8th notes where the first 8th note is held longer than the second of a grouping of two; used often in jazz and blues.
SearchTies
Rhythm
Symbols indicating that two notes are to be played as one with the value equal to their sum.
SearchTitle
Swingin' the Lead
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2014
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
24
Student Age
Teaching Tips
Clap and Count,
Demonstrate,
Hands Separate Practice,
Play Small Segments,
Slow Practice