Slumber Song
Elissa Milne
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Moods
Dreamy,
Relaxing
Style
Modern
Theme
Sleep
Video
Elements
Blocked Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses major and minor triads with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
Contrary Motion
Texture
A type of texture where the contour of the notes in one hand is the exact opposite to that of the other hand as they play simultaneously.
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Dotted Quarter Notes
Rhythm
Quarter notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 8th notes.
Details
Title
Slumber Song
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2004
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
C Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
10
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Age
Children
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Choose Good Fingerings,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Prepare Challenging Rhythms,
Slow Practice,
Work on Creating a Good Tone