Sand Castles
Martha Mier
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Moods
Dreamy,
Nostalgic,
Relaxing
Styles
Lyrical,
Romantic
Theme
Nature
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 Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses major and minor triads with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
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.
Crossing Thumb Under
Hand and Finger Techniques
The physical motion of crossing the thumb under fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.
Details
Title
Sand Castles
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
1993
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
C Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
28
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Block the Broken Chords,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Hands Separate Practice,
Isolate Finger Five,
Isolate Single Notes Within Chords,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Play Only the Bottom Note of the Accompaniment Pattern,
Study the Contour of the Melody,
Work on Creating a Good Tone