The Last Dance

Ben Crosland

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Magic Beans!

Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Early Intermediate

Mood

Nostalgic

Style

Classical

Theme

Dancing

Elements

8th Notes

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Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.

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Accidentals

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Intervals

Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.

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Dotted Quarter Notes

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Rhythm

Quarter notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 8th notes.

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Legato

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Expression

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

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Details

Title

The Last Dance

Composer

Ben Crosland

Publisher

Editions Musica Ferrum

Collection

Magic Beans!

Year

2016

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

D Minor

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

32

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Age

Children

Teaching Tips

Choose Good Fingerings,

Demonstrate,

Hands Separate Practice,

Play Small Segments,

Slow Practice