Spiral Staircase
Elissa Milne
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Early Elementary
Moods
Energetic,
Humorous
Style
Modern
Video
Elements
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).
Five Finger Scales
Scales and Hand Positions
Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.
Details
Title
Spiral Staircase
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2004
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
C Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
16
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Age
Children
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Slow Practice,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch