The Clown and the Ballarina
Ben Crosland
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Moods
Dreamy,
Melancholic
Style
Classical
Theme
Circus
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.
Intermediate Two Voices in One Hand
Texture
A type of texture where one or both hands play more than one voice at a time with large intervals, many hand positions, and complex rhythms.
Intermediate Waltz Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of waltz accompaniment pattern that uses intermediate skills like shifting, extending, and multiple voices, but without octave leaps.
Details
Title
The Clown and the Ballarina
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2016
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
F Major
Time Signature
3/4
# of Measures
39
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Age
Children
Teaching Tips
Choose Good Fingerings,
Demonstrate,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Play Similar Passages Together,
Play Small Segments,
Slow Practice