The Whispering Wind
Martha Mier
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Moods
Relaxing,
Tender
Styles
Lyrical,
Romantic
Theme
Nature
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.
Blocked Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses major and minor triads with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
Extended Hand Positions
Hand and Finger Techniques
Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.
Fermatas
Rhythm
Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.
Details
Title
The Whispering Wind
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
1993
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
C Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
42
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Hands Separate Practice,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Slow Practice