Happy Heart
Martha Mier
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Mood
Happy
Styles
Lyrical,
Romantic,
Waltz
Theme
Love
Video
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.
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.
Crossing Thumb Under
Hand and Finger Techniques
The physical motion of crossing the thumb under fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.
Extended Hand Positions
Hand and Finger Techniques
Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.
Details
Title
Happy Heart
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
1993
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
G Major
Time Signature
3/4
# of Measures
44
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Block the Broken Chords,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Hands Separate Practice,
Isolate Voices,
Play Only the Bottom Note of the Accompaniment Pattern,
Work on Creating a Good Tone