Storm in a Teacup

Elissa Milne

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Included in

Very Easy Little Peppers

Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Early Intermediate

Moods

Anxious,

Stormy

Style

Modern

Theme

Storm

Video

Elements

Accidentals

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Intervals

Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.

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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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Crossing Over Thumb

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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.

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Crossing Thumb Under

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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.

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Details

Title

Storm in a Teacup

Composer

Elissa Milne

Publisher

Faber Music

Collection

Very Easy Little Peppers

Year

2004

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

None

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

36

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Age

Children

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Choose Good Fingerings,

Hands Separate Practice,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Prepare Challenging Rhythms,

Slow Practice,

Tap and Count,

Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch