Straight Down the Middle

Ben Crosland

Excerpt of Straight Down the Middle

Included in

Easy Beans!

Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Early Intermediate

Mood

Energetic

Style

Soul

Elements

16th Notes

Image of the 16th Notes element

Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.

1st and 2nd Endings

Image of the 1st and 2nd Endings element

Notes and Notation

Symbols that indicate different measures to play during repeated sections.

8th Notes

Image of the 8th Notes element

Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.

Accents

Image of the Accents element

Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

Details

Title

Straight Down the Middle

Composer

Ben Crosland

Publisher

Editions Musica Ferrum

Collection

Easy Beans!

Year

2014

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

14

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Age

Children

Teaching Tips

Hands Separate Practice,

Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,

Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms,

Play Small Segments,

Slow Practice