The Flea Circus
Ben Crosland
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Mood
Happy
Styles
Classical,
Modern
Theme
Circus
Elements
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Imitation
Texture
A type of texture where one hand plays a series of notes that are mimicked in the other hand.
Legato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
Octave Higher or Octave Lower
Notes and Notation
Symbols that indicate playing a note or range of notes either an octave higher or lower than notated.
Details
Title
The Flea Circus
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2016
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
C Major
Time Signature
2/2
# of Measures
20
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Age
Children
Teaching Tips
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Play Small Segments,
Slow Practice