Clear Mountain Sky
Mike Springer
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Mood
Relaxing
Styles
Contemporary,
New Age
Theme
Nature
Video
Elements
Anacrusis
Meter
Sometimes called upbeats or pickup notes; a note or series of notes that precede and give stress to the first downbeat of a piece.
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Crossing Over Thumb
Hand and Finger Techniques
The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.
Details
Title
Clear Mountain Sky
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2017
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
G Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
36
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Play Small Segments,
Slow Practice,
Work on Creating a Good Tone