The Night Watch

Mary Leaf

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Era

Difficulty Level

Mood

Energetic

Style

Children's Song

Theme

Night

Elements

Broken Chords

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Chords

Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

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Elementary Single Note Accompaniment

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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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Extended Hand Positions

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Hand and Finger Techniques

Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.

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Legato

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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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Details

Title

The Night Watch

Composer

Mary Leaf

Publisher

The FJH Music Company, Inc.

Collection

Earth and Sky Book 1

Year

2017

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

A Minor

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

40

Teacher Duet

Yes

Lyrics

Yes

Student Age

Children

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Clap and Count,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Sing the Words