Almost Midnight, Solo
$8.00
Almost Midnight tick – tock’s with rhythmic energy that keeps both hands locked in a strict steady beat. With a brisk tempo and a fun one-note crossover in the right hand plus a fermata moment near the end, this piece encourages students to grow their rhythmic precision while mastering a fast, playful character that feels a bit like a mini etude for coordination and timing. Great for Recitals & Festivals too.
Key Info
• Key: E minor pentascale (RH) with simple 3-note bass (B, A, E) (LH)
• Time signature: 4/4, BPM ≈ 220
• Level: Late Elementary / Teens & Adult Beginners
• How long: 2 pages; ~ 01:00 performance
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Teaching Focus
• Strict steady beat coordination between hands
• Hand crossover in RH with rhythmic clarity
• Developing confidence at faster tempos
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Almost Midnight tick – tock’s with rhythmic energy that keeps both hands locked in a strict steady beat. With a brisk tempo and a fun one-note crossover in the right hand plus a fermata moment near the end, this piece encourages students to grow their rhythmic precision while mastering a fast, playful character that feels a bit like a mini etude for coordination and timing. Great for Recitals & Festivals too.
Key Info
• Key: E minor pentascale (RH) with simple 3-note bass (B, A, E) (LH)
• Time signature: 4/4, BPM ≈ 220
• Level: Late Elementary / Teens & Adult Beginners
• How long: 2 pages; ~ 01:00 performance
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