A Very Happy Song
Dennis Alexander
Dennis Alexander
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Early Elementary
Mood
Happy
Style
Children's Song
Video
Elements
Blocked 3rds
Intervals
Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 3rd of any quality.
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Five Finger Scales
Scales and Hand Positions
Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.
Details
Title
A Very Happy Song
Composer
Dennis Alexander
Publisher
Alfred Music
Collection
Dennis Alexander's Favorite Solos Book 1
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
C Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
32
Teacher Duet
Yes
Lyrics
Yes
Student Age
Children
Student Type
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Sing the Words,
Slow Practice