Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
Carolyn Miller
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Sheet Music
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Early Elementary
Moods
Fun,
Humorous
Style
Children's Song
Theme
Santa Claus
Elements
Contrary Motion
Texture
A type of texture where the contour of the notes in one hand is the exact opposite to that of the other hand as they play simultaneously.
Melodic 2nds
Intervals
Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 2nd of any quality.
Melodic 4ths
Intervals
Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 4th of any quality.
Details
Title
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
Composer
Year
2015
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
C Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
19
Teacher Duet
Yes
Lyrics
Yes
Holiday
Christmas
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Types
Average Students,
Unmotivated Students
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Play Similar Passages Together,
Work on Expressive Phrasing