The Sorcerer and his Apprentice
Nikolas Sideris
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Mood
Mysterious
Styles
Film,
Video Game
Theme
Fantasy
Video
Elements
8th Note Parallel 3rds
Intervals
A series of any amount or quality of blocked 3rd intervals that are played in one hand and move up or down in primarily 8th note rhythms.
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.
Details
Title
The Sorcerer and his Apprentice
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2014
Instrumentation
Four Hands
Time Signature
12/8
# of Measures
32
Teacher Duet
Yes
Lyrics
No
Student Types
Ambitious Students,
Average Students,
Students About to Quit,
Unmotivated Students
Teaching Tips
Clap and Count,
Demonstrate,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Highlight the Contrasting Characters of Each Section,
Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms