Lullaby

There is a new idea presented in this song.  It’s called “key signature” and it is represented by the one sharp you see on both the G clef and the F clef before the time signature.  In this case, the sharps are sitting on the F lines, which means that every F in the song is actually F#, even if it isn’t on the same F line.  I highlighted some of them, but there might be one I missed, so make sure you listen and use your ears and your brain to tell you if there’s a note that isn’t right.

Another thing I highlighted was the ‘p’ in between the key signature and the time signature.  That is short for an Italian word, “piano,” which means that means “softly”.  Amazingly, that means that you should play this lullaby softly.  Who would have thought?

Many students have found the switching between hands in this song tricky, mainly because you switch from left hand, finger 2 to right hand finger 2.  Don’t forget to play all the notes, even the ones with no finger numbers!

Take it slow and remember to break it up into phrases.

If you get good at it, maybe you can play it for your little brother or sister at nap time, or maybe for your parents to help them relax after a long day.

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