Early Elementary Level-Description: A short beginning piece that has several teaching ideas. It begins in middle-C position and the right-hand position changes at m. 9. Purpose: Introduces various touches dynamic contrasts 8va accents a touch of pedal at the end and a glissando for fun Suggestions for Instruction: Have the student first practice bouncing a single staccato note then play the notes on the page in the same manner. Practice a 5-finger legato then play those notes on the page. See if the student can play two notes: one note mf and the other f and hear a difference. It's much easier to make a difference between f and p. Work on contrasting two softs also (mm. 27-28). Key: C Major
