The Little Drummer Boy

Carolyn Miller

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Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Late Elementary

Mood

Happy

Style

Traditional

Themes

Instruments,

Winter

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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Blocked 5ths Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses repeating blocked 5ths in a single position with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

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Crossing Over Thumb

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Hand and Finger Techniques

The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.

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Details

Title

The Little Drummer Boy

Composer

Carolyn Miller

Year

2015

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

52

Teacher Duet

Yes

Lyrics

Yes

Holiday

Christmas

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Clap and Count,

Demonstrate,

Hands Separate Practice,

Play Small Segments,

Sing the Words,

Slow Practice