Leo's Journal

Max Richter

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Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Late Intermediate

Moods

Dreamy,

Nostalgic,

Relaxing

Styles

Contemporary,

Film

Video

Elements

16th Note Broken Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 16th note rhythm with broken chords, in varying note configurations.

8th Notes

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Rhythm

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

Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

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

Dotted Quarter Notes

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Rhythm

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

Details

Title

Leo's Journal

Composer

Max Richter

Publisher

Chester Music

Collection

Max Richter Piano Works

Year

2014

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

B-flat Minor

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

43

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Teens

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Block the Broken Chords,

Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,

Hands Separate Practice,

Play Without Pedal,

Practice Pedaling