The Hermit Crab Cha-Cha
Kevin Olson
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Era
Difficulty Level
Mood
Style
Theme
Elementary Single Note Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time, usually within a single five finger scale and with simple rhythms.
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Scales
Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.
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Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
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Intervals
A series of any amount or quality of blocked 3rd intervals that are played in one hand, and where both notes move up or down in parallel motion.
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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.
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Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.
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Rhythm
Symbols indicating that two notes are to be played as one with the value equal to their sum.
SearchTitle
The Hermit Crab Cha-Cha
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
56
Student Age
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Clap and Count,
Demonstrate,
Prepare Challenging Rhythms,
Slow Practice,
Tap and Count