Down the Attic Stairs

Dennis Alexander
Martha Mier

Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Primary

Mood

Suspenseful

Style

Children's Song

Theme

Sneaking

Video

Elements

CDE

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Scales and Hand Positions

A simple three-note scale that introduces students to note names and uses only the notes C, D, and E in either one or both hands.

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Forte

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Expression

An indication instructing the player to play loudly.

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Left Hand Only

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Hand and Finger Techniques

When only the left hand is used throughout an entire piece.

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Mezzo Forte

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Expression

A simple melody line shared by both the right hand and the left hand.

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Details

Title

Down the Attic Stairs

Composers

Dennis Alexander
Martha Mier

Publisher

Alfred Music

Collection

Premier Piano Course, Lesson 1A

Year

2005

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

None

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

4

Teacher Duet

Yes

Lyrics

Yes

Student Age

Children