Water Lillies
Angeline Bell
Included in
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Moods
Dreamy,
Relaxing,
Tranquil
Styles
Contemporary,
Lyrical
Themes
Flowers,
Garden,
Nature,
Water
Video
Elements
8th Note Broken Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 8th note rhythm with broken chords, in varying note configurations.
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.
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.
Details
Title
Water Lillies
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2023
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signatures
G Major,
G Minor
Time Signature
3/4
# of Measures
52
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Block the Broken Chords,
Choose Good Fingerings,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Hands Separate Practice,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Play Without Pedal,
Slow Practice,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Expressive Phrasing,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch