Sakura (Cherry Blossom)

Angeline Bell

Excerpt of Sakura (Cherry Blossom)

Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Late Elementary

Moods

Dreamy,

Enigmatic,

Melancholic,

Mysterious,

Relaxing

Style

Folk

Theme

Flowers

Video

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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Blocked 5ths Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses repeating blocked 5ths in a single position with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

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Clef Changes

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Notes and Notation

More than one clef used in a staff in a single piece or movement.

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Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

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Details

Title

Sakura (Cherry Blossom)

Composer

Angeline Bell

Publisher

Editions Musica Ferrum

Collection

My Quirky Notebook

Year

2022

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

A Minor

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

14

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Age

Children

Student Types

Average Students,

Students About to Quit

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts