Piano Pronto Movement 1: #8 The Star-Spangled Banner and Accidentals

 This lesson plan includes activities for The Star-Spangled Banner in Piano Pronto Movement 1. 

Theory

Watch the Video about Accidentals and then circle them in your music (Sharps or Flats not in the Key Signature). Color the L.H. “chord pieces” (I, IV and V7) on page 19-20.

Star Spangled Banner Piano

Music Sample and History

Watch the The Story of the Star Spangled Banner as you listen to the orchestral version of this piece.

Improvisation

Watch Create First Arabian Nights Duet and Solo.  Then create your own melodies using white keys and G#.

Supplementary Music:

One Scary Night by Kim Williams (audio) - Sheet Music

Rockin' the Blues by Edwin McClean - Marlais In Recital with Jazz, Blues and Rags Book 2

Nothin' to Do Blues by Martha Mier - Martha Mier's Favorite Solos Book 1

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