Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Philip Keveren

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Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Late Elementary

Mood

Happy

Style

Traditional

Theme

Religious

Elements

8th Note Broken 5ths Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that uses persistent 8th note rhythm with primarily broken 5th intervals.

8th Rests

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Rhythm

Silence that equals the length of one 8th note.

Accents

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

Accidentals

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Intervals

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

Details

Title

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Composer

Philip Keveren

Year

1997

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

27

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

Yes

Holiday

Christmas

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Clap and Count,

Count Out Loud While Playing,

Demonstrate,

Hands Separate Practice,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Play Without Pedal,

Practice Pedaling,

Prepare Challenging Rhythms,

Sing the Words,

Slow Practice