Topsy-Turvy Tumblers

Elizabeth W. Greenleaf

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C is for Circus, Book 1

Era

Modern

Difficulty Level

Early Elementary

Moods

Energetic,

Happy

Style

Children's Song

Theme

Circus

Elements

Accents

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

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C Major Five Finger Scale

Image of the C Major Five Finger Scale element

Scales and Hand Positions

A simple scale that contains the first five notes of the C Major scale.

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Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

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Hand Crossing

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Hand and Finger Techniques

A technique that involves one hand crossing over or under the other.

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Details

Title

Topsy-Turvy Tumblers

Composer

Elizabeth W. Greenleaf

Publisher

The FJH Music Company, Inc.

Collection

C is for Circus, Book 1

Year

2004

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

38

Teacher Duet

Yes

Lyrics

No

Student Age

Children

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Sing the Words,

Slow Practice,

Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch