Grumpy Old Witch

Dennis Alexander

Included in

Halloween Favorites, Book 3

Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Late Elementary

Moods

Scary,

Suspenseful

Style

Modern

Themes

Fantasy,

Witches

Video

Elements

8th Notes

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Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.

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8th Rests

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Rhythm

Silence that equals the length of one 8th note.

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Accelerando

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Rhythm

An Italian term meaning "hastening"; an indication instructing the player to increase the speed, often gradually.

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Accidentals

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Intervals

Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.

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Details

Title

Grumpy Old Witch

Composer

Dennis Alexander

Publisher

Alfred Music

Collection

Halloween Favorites, Book 3

Year

1996

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

A Minor

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

26

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Holiday

Halloween

Student Ages

Children,

Teens

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts