Raindrops Falling from Cherry Blossoms
Ben Crosland
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Moods
Mysterious,
Nostalgic
Styles
Classical,
Folk
Theme
Nature
Elements
Blocked 2nds
Intervals
Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 2nd of any quality.
Legato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
Octave Higher or Octave Lower
Notes and Notation
Symbols that indicate playing a note or range of notes either an octave higher or lower than notated.
Pianissimo
Expression
An indication instructing the player to play very softly; softer than piano.
Details
Title
Raindrops Falling from Cherry Blossoms
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2016
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
C Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
16
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Age
Children
Teaching Tips
Demonstrate,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Play Small Segments,
Slow Practice