The Caterpillar
Angeline Bell
Included in
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Moods
Fun,
Humorous
Styles
Jazz,
Swing
Themes
Animals,
Bugs,
Garden,
Nature
Video
Elements
8th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Crossing Over Thumb
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.
Details
Title
The Caterpillar
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2023
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
B-flat Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
17
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Choose Good Fingerings,
Count Out Loud While Playing,
Demonstrate,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Prepare Challenging Rhythms,
Slow Practice,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Expressive Phrasing,
Work on Getting the Correct Style