Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Philip Keveren
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Sheet Music
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Moods
Mysterious,
Suspenseful
Style
Romantic
Themes
Dancing,
Fantasy
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.
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.
Legato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
Details
Title
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Composer
Year
2002
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
E Minor
Time Signature
2/2
# of Measures
40
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Holiday
Christmas
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Types
Average Students,
Unmotivated Students
Teaching Tips
Hands Separate Practice,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch,
Work on Creating a Mysterious Character