Three-Legged Race
Elissa Milne
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Moods
Happy,
Humorous
Style
Modern
Theme
Games
Video
Elements
Broken Chords
Chords
Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.
Contrary Motion
Texture
A type of texture where the contour of the notes in one hand is the exact opposite to that of the other hand as they play simultaneously.
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.
Details
Title
Three-Legged Race
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2004
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
C Major
Time Signatures
3/4,
4/4
# of Measures
36
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Age
Children
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Block the Broken Chords,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Hands Separate Practice,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Slow Practice,
Tap and Count