March Op. 36, No. 4
Amy Beach
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Late Intermediate
Moods
Fun,
Happy
Style
Classical
Theme
Dancing
Video
Elements
16th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.
8th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
Crossing Over Thumb
Hand and Finger Techniques
The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.
Crossing Thumb Under
Hand and Finger Techniques
The physical motion of crossing the thumb under fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.
Details
Title
March Op. 36, No. 4
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
1897
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
D Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
58
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Types
Ambitious Students,
Students About to Quit,
Unmotivated Students
Teaching Tips
Demonstrate,
Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Play Only the Bottom Note of the Accompaniment Pattern,
Play Small Segments,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch