Good King Wenceslas

Nancy and Randall Faber

Excerpt of Good King Wenceslas

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Primer Level Christmas Book

Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Early Elementary

Mood

Happy

Style

Traditional

Elements

Forte

Image of the Forte element

Expression

An indication instructing the player to play loudly.

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Half Notes

Image of the Half Notes element

Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one half the value of a whole note.

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Mezzo Forte

Image of the Mezzo Forte element

Expression

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

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Middle C Position

Image of the Middle C Position element

Scales and Hand Positions

A hand position where either the right-hand or left-thumbs play middle C or where both thumbs share middle C.

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Details

Title

Good King Wenceslas

Composer

Nancy and Randall Faber

Publisher

Faber Piano Adventures

Collection

Primer Level Christmas Book

Year

1996

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

17

Teacher Duet

Yes

Lyrics

Yes

Holiday

Christmas

Student Age

Children

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Clap and Count,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Sing the Words,

Slow Practice