The Erie Canal
Dennis AlexanderMartha Mier
Included in
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Moods
Energetic,
Fun
Styles
Children's Song,
Folk
Theme
Famous Tunes
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.
A Minor Five Finger Scale
Scales and Hand Positions
A simple scale that contains the first five notes of the A Minor scale.
A Tempo
Meter
An Italian term meaning "in time"; an indication instructing the player to return to the original tempo after a deviation.
Anacrusis
Meter
Sometimes called upbeats or pickup notes; a note or series of notes that precede and give stress to the first downbeat of a piece.
Details
Title
The Erie Canal
Composers
Publisher
Collection
Year
2006
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
None
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
15
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Age
Children
Student Type
Unmotivated Students