Knock Knock ...

Paul Portelli

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10 Graded Piano Pieces by Maltese Composers

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Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Early Intermediate

Moods

Happy,

Humorous

Styles

Contemporary,

Folk,

Modern

Theme

Games

Video

Elements

16th Notes

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Rhythm

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

Accents

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

Blocked 2nds

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Intervals

Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 2nd of any quality.

Dotted 8th Notes

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Rhythm

8th notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 16th notes.

Details

Title

Knock Knock ...

Composer

Paul Portelli

Publisher

Malta Association for Contemporary Music

Collection

10 Graded Piano Pieces by Maltese Composers

Year

2011

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

24

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Hands Separate Practice,

Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,

Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms