Dream Dancer
Ben Crosland
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Advanced
Moods
Dreamy,
Melancholic,
Nostalgic
Styles
Classical,
Contemporary,
Modern
Theme
Dancing
Video
Elements
8th Note Broken Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 8th note rhythm with broken chords, in varying note configurations.
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.
A Tempo
Meter
An Italian term meaning "in time"; an indication instructing the player to return to the original tempo after a deviation.
Accelerando
Rhythm
An Italian term meaning "hastening"; an indication instructing the player to increase the speed, often gradually.
Details
Title
Dream Dancer
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2018
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
D Minor
Time Signature
12/8
# of Measures
40
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Teens
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Block the Broken Chords,
Choose Good Fingerings,
Demonstrate,
Hands Separate Practice,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Highlight the Contrasting Characters of Each Section,
Play Small Segments,
Slow Practice