Penta
Christine Artemis Pappa
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Moods
Dreamy,
Melancholic,
Mysterious
Styles
Classical,
Modal
Video
Elements
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.
Blocked 5ths Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses repeating blocked 5ths in a single position with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
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.
Details
Title
Penta
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2018
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
None
Time Signature
2/4
# of Measures
16
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Hands Separate Practice,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Study the Contour of the Melody,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Expressive Phrasing,
Work on Getting the Correct Style,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch