My Dog Has a Flea
Mary Leaf
Included in
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Mood
Energetic
Style
Children's Song
Theme
Animals
Elements
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Elementary Single Note Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time, usually within a single five finger scale and with simple rhythms.
Fermatas
Rhythm
Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.
Legato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
Details
Title
My Dog Has a Flea
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2003
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
A Minor
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
26
Teacher Duet
Yes
Lyrics
Yes
Student Age
Children
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Sing the Words,
Slow Practice,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch