Wildflower Waltz
Martha Mier
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Moods
Happy,
Nostalgic
Styles
Lyrical,
Romantic
Themes
Dancing,
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.
Broken Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses broken chords in varying note configurations, with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
Crossing Over Thumb
Hand and Finger Techniques
The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.
Crossing Thumb Under
Hand and Finger Techniques
The physical motion of crossing the thumb under fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.
Details
Title
Wildflower Waltz
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
1993
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
G Major
Time Signature
3/4
# of Measures
48
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Block the Broken Chords,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Hands Separate Practice,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Slow Practice,
Work on Creating a Good Tone