Waltz of the Wonderful Bears
Elizabeth W. Greenleaf
Included in:
Era
Difficulty Level
Mood
Style
Broken Chords
Chords
Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.
SearchCrescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
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.
SearchElementary 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.
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.
SearchOctave Higher and Octave Lower
Notation
Symbols that indicate playing a note or range of notes either an octave higher or lower than notated.
SearchRepeated 3rds
Intervals
A series of blocked 3rds that occur 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.
SearchTies
Rhythm
Symbols indicating that two notes are to be played as one with the value equal to their sum.
SearchTwo Note Slurs
Expression
Two notes connected together smoothly where the second note is played softer and lighter.
SearchTitle
Waltz of the Wonderful Bears
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2004
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
46
Student Age
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Hands Separate Practice,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch,
Work on Creating a Good Tone