The Blue Notebooks

Max Richter

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Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Early Intermediate

Moods

Melancholic,

Nostalgic,

Relaxing

Styles

Contemporary,

Film,

Waltz

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Elements

16th Notes

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Rhythm

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

Accidentals

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Intervals

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

Blocked 2nds

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Intervals

Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 2nd of any quality.

Blocked Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses major and minor triads with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

Details

Title

The Blue Notebooks

Composer

Max Richter

Publisher

Chester Music

Collection

Max Richter Piano Works

Year

2004

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

3/4

# of Measures

20

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Teens

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Count Out Loud While Playing,

Hands Separate Practice,

Play Only the Bottom Note of the Accompaniment Pattern,

Play Without Pedal,

Practice Pedaling,

Tap and Count