The Donkey

Elizabeth W. Greenleaf

Excerpt of The Donkey

Included in

My World in Motion Book 1

Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Early Elementary

Moods

Energetic,

Happy

Style

Children's Song

Theme

Animals

Elements

Fermatas

Image of the Fermatas element

Rhythm

Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.

Five Finger Scales

Image of the Five Finger Scales element

Scales and Hand Positions

Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.

Forte

Image of the Forte element

Expression

An indication instructing the player to play loudly.

Legato

Image of the Legato element

Expression

A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.

Details

Title

The Donkey

Composer

Elizabeth W. Greenleaf

Publisher

The FJH Music Company, Inc.

Collection

My World in Motion Book 1

Year

2001

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

3/4

# of Measures

17

Teacher Duet

Yes

Lyrics

Yes

Student Age

Children

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Sing the Words,

Slow Practice