Grade 2-Easy Does It Flashcards
- Who is the composer and where is he from?
* How was his career?
The composer is Fred Kern
•Fred Kern is an American pianist and teacher. He was born in Illinois in 1946
•Kern completed a doctorate of musical arts at the University of Northern Colorado and is a proffesor of music at the University of North Texas.
What is the meaning of the title?
- “Easy Does It” is an expression meaning relaxed and unforced
- The title of this piece relayes to the rhythm, which should have an easy swing
What is the time signature?
•The time signature means FOUR CROTCHET BEATS in a bar (Simple Quadruple time)
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What do the numbers of the time signature mean?
The top number indicates that there are four beats in each bar.
The bottom number shows that the value of each beat is a crotchet, or quarter note
What is the key of this piece?
The key of this piece is G Major. The key signature contains one sharp (F#)
Analysis
Easy does it is in binary (AB) form, and contains two main sections plus an introduction
What is the tempo of this piece?
144 means that the suggested tempo is 144 crotchet beats per minute
What is a slur?
Slurs show notes that should be played legato (smooth & well connected)
What is staccato?
Staccato means short and detaxhed
What are leger lines?
Leger lines are small lines for notes above or below the stave/staff
What does mf stand for?
mf means moderately loud
What does mp mean?
mp means moderately soft
What is a tie?
Ties join two notes of the same pitch into one longer note
What is 8va (ottova) seconda volta?
It means play an octave higher than written the second time
What is loco seconda volta?
It means play the written pitch the second time
