II. Spring Tide

Christina Lopriore

Included in

The Alamitos Beach Etudes

Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Advanced

Moods

Dramatic,

Enigmatic,

Heroic,

Stormy

Themes

Beach,

Ocean

Video

Elements

2 Against 3

Image of the 2 Against 3 element

Rhythm

A combination of triplets played in one hand while notes with regular values are played in the other hand at the same time.

Accents

Image of the Accents element

Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

Crescendo and Diminuendo

Image of the Crescendo and Diminuendo element

Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

Rolled Chords

Image of the Rolled Chords element

Chords

A blocked chord whose notes are played quickly in succession which gives the chord a harp-like sound.

Details

Title

II. Spring Tide

Composer

Christina Lopriore

Collection

The Alamitos Beach Etudes

Year

2020

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Minor

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

15

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Teens

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Choose Good Fingerings,

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Isolate Voices,

Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms,

Prepare Challenging Rhythms,

Slow Practice,

Work on Expressive Phrasing