Playing with the Keys
Christine Artemis Pappa
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Moods
Dreamy,
Melancholic,
Nostalgic,
Relaxing
Styles
Classical,
Modal,
Modern
Theme
Instruments
Video
Elements
8th Note Broken Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 8th note rhythm with broken chords, in varying note configurations.
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.
Broken Chords
Chords
Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.
Details
Title
Playing with the Keys
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2018
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
E Minor
Time Signature
6/8
# of Measures
22
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Types
Average Students,
Students About to Quit,
Unmotivated Students
Teaching Tips
Block the Broken Chords,
Choose Good Fingerings,
Demonstrate,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
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