A Carousel Ride
Martha Mier
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Moods
Nostalgic,
Relaxing
Styles
Lyrical,
Romantic,
Waltz
Theme
Circus
Video
Elements
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.
Broken Octave Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses broken octave intervals with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
Extended Hand Positions
Hand and Finger Techniques
Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.
Intermediate Single Note Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time but with large intervals, many hand positions, and complex rhythms.
Details
Title
A Carousel Ride
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
1993
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
G Minor
Time Signature
3/4
# of Measures
42
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Block the Broken Chords,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Hands Separate Practice,
Isolate Finger Five,
Isolate Single Notes Within Chords,
Isolate Voices,
Isolate the First Note From Groupings,
Isolate the Thumb