Song to the Stars
Paul Poston
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Moods
Mysterious,
Triumphant
Styles
Classical,
Modern
Video
Elements
Anacrusis
Meter
Sometimes called upbeats or pickup notes; a note or series of notes that precede and give stress to the first downbeat of a piece.
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Elementary Single Note Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time, usually within a single five finger scale and with simple rhythms.
Extended Hand Positions
Hand and Finger Techniques
Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.
Details
Title
Song to the Stars
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2018
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
F Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
21
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Age
Children
Teaching Tips
Demonstrate,
Hands Separate Practice,
Play Small Segments,
Slow Practice