Flickering Firefly
Mary Leaf
Included in
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Moods
Melancholic,
Tender
Style
Children's Song
Theme
Animals
Video
Elements
Broken Chords
Chords
Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Fermatas
Rhythm
Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.
Legato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
Details
Title
Flickering Firefly
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2003
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
A Minor
Time Signature
3/4
# of Measures
32
Teacher Duet
Yes
Lyrics
Yes
Student Age
Children
Student Type
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Sing the Words,
Work on Creating a Good Tone