White Christmas
Carolyn Miller
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Sheet Music
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Late Elementary
Moods
Melancholic,
Nostalgic
Style
Lyrical
Theme
Winter
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 3rds Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses repeating blocked 3rds in a single position with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
Melody Between Hands
Texture
A simple melody line shared by both the right hand and the left hand.
Parallel 3rds
Intervals
A series of any amount or quality of blocked 3rd intervals that are played in one hand, and where both notes move up or down in parallel motion.
Details
Title
White Christmas
Composer
Year
2015
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
C Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
17
Teacher Duet
Yes
Lyrics
Yes
Holiday
Christmas
Student Ages
Adults,
Teens
Student Types
Average Students,
Unmotivated Students
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Work on Expressive Phrasing