One More Day in the Sun

Ben Crosland

Excerpt of One More Day in the Sun

Included in

Cool Beans! Vol. 2

Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Late Intermediate

Moods

Dreamy,

Melancholic

Style

Jazz

Theme

Summer

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Elements

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.

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Accents

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

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Blocked Chords

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Chords

Chord tones played together that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

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Legato

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Expression

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

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Details

Title

One More Day in the Sun

Composer

Ben Crosland

Publisher

Editions Musica Ferrum

Collection

Cool Beans! Vol. 2

Year

2017

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

A Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

51

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Teaching Tips

Demonstrate,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Isolate Voices,

Play Small Segments,

Slow Practice,

Work on Expressive Phrasing,

Work on a Smooth Legato Touch