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
Looking for even more flexibility? This piece is part of the Piano Just for Me! collection, giving you additional repertoire options within one convenient Studio License.
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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
Wondering what it sounds like?
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