Maple Leaves in the Wind

Elizabeth W. Greenleaf

Excerpt of Maple Leaves in the Wind

Included in

My World in Motion Book 1

Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Early Elementary

Mood

Relaxing

Style

Children's Song

Theme

Nature

Video

Elements

Five Finger Scales

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Scales and Hand Positions

Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.

Hand Crossing

Image of the Hand Crossing element

Hand and Finger Techniques

A technique that involves one hand crossing over or under the other.

Legato

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Expression

A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.

Mezzo Forte

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Expression

A simple melody line shared by both the right hand and the left hand.

Details

Title

Maple Leaves in the Wind

Composer

Elizabeth W. Greenleaf

Publisher

The FJH Music Company, Inc.

Collection

My World in Motion Book 1

Year

2001

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

20

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Age

Children

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Work on Creating a Good Tone