Riding the Rails
Amy Stephens
Amy Stephens
A fun train ride! Student learns fluidity of motion from the elbows/forearms with loose wrists.
Included in
Childhood Excursions: Are We There Yet
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Intermediate
Moods
Energetic,
Fun
Style
Third Stream
Themes
Nature,
Trains,
Travel
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.
Major Seventh Chords
Chords
Four-note chords composed of the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, and major 7th.
Tremolo
Rhythm
A trembling effect that is achieved by playing rapidly repeating notes in succession.
Triplets
Rhythm
Notes whose values are determined by a subdivision into three-note groupings instead of two or four.
Details
Title
Riding the Rails
Composer
Amy Stephens
Publisher
Red Leaf Pianoworks
Collection
Childhood Excursions: Are We There Yet
Year
2022
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
F Major
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Age
Children