Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
Carolyn Miller
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Sheet Music
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Mood
Energetic
Styles
Children's Song,
Pop
Themes
Animals,
Winter
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.
C Major Five Finger Scale
Scales and Hand Positions
A simple scale that contains the first five notes of the C Major scale.
Crossing Over Thumb
Hand and Finger Techniques
The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.
Details
Title
Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
Composer
Year
2014
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
C Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
24
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
Yes
Holiday
Christmas
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Choose Good Fingerings,
Clap and Count,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Sing the Words,
Slow Practice,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch