The Old Typewriter
Melody Bober
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Era
Difficulty Level
Style
Theme
Contrary Motion
Texture
A type of texture where the contour of the notes in one hand is the exact opposite to that of the other hand as they play simultaneously.
SearchD.C. al Coda
Notation
An indication instructing the player to go back to the beginning of a piece, then jump to the coda when "al coda" or "to coda" is reached.
SearchFive Finger Scales
Scales
Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.
SearchLeft Hand Melody
Texture
A type of texture where the left hand plays the melody and the right hand plays the accompaniment for an extended period of time.
SearchLegato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
SearchMezzo Piano
Expression
An indication instructing the player to play moderately soft; between mezzo forte and piano.
SearchParallel Motion
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.
SearchRepeated Single Notes
Intervals
The same note that occurs several times in a row throughout a piece.
SearchShifting Hand Positions
Hand and Finger Techniques
A technique that requires the player to pick up and move their hand to a new position; usually from a five finger scale to another.
SearchStaccato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.
SearchTitle
The Old Typewriter
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2017
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
28
Student Age
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Practice Scalar Passages in Rhythms,
Slow Practice