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Campbells Are Coming - Level 3a Lesson - pg. 30-31

ID 1500 · Structured composer unknown · Piano · Level 2 · Points 812

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“Campbells Are Coming” is a Level 3A piano arrangement of a traditional Scottish tune. The piece is written in F major and 6/8 time, with a lively With spirit tempo marking. It teaches students to feel six eighth-note pulses in each measure, play with strong dynamic contrast, and understand the new dynamic sign ff, or fortissimo. Students should focus on steady 6/8 counting, crisp rhythm, clear phrase shaping, and making the piece sound energetic without rushing.Measures 1–4 introduce the main Scottish tune. The right hand plays a lively melody with slurs and quick eighth-note motion, while the left hand supports with long low tones. The opening begins at f, so the sound should be strong and confident.Measures 5–8 continue the tune with similar melodic shapes. The right hand moves through stepwise patterns and small skips, while the left hand keeps a steady foundation underneath. Students should count carefully through the full 6/8 measure so the rhythm stays even.Measures 9–12 bring a softer contrasting section at p. The right hand continues the melody while the left hand adds short rhythmic support. This section should sound lighter than the opening, with a clear difference between the strong first section and the softer middle phrase.Measures 13–16 continue the melody while asking the student to draw in the missing bar lines. This makes the section useful for rhythm training, because the student must understand how six eighth notes fit inside each 6/8 measure.Measures 17–24 move into a fuller chordal section. The right hand uses repeated two-note chords while the left hand holds longer bass tones. The dynamic grows to mf, giving the music a stronger marching or piping character.Measures 25–27 return to the flowing melody from earlier in the piece. The right hand plays a slurred melodic line, while the left hand supports with long notes. This return should sound smooth and familiar.Measures 28 to the end form the final closing passage. The music builds with a crescendo, then reaches ff for the final ending. The last measures should sound bold, spirited, and complete.Interesting fact: “The Campbells Are Coming” is a traditional Scottish song associated with Clan Campbell. The tune has strong martial and piping associations, which explains why this piano arrangement uses a lively 6/8 rhythm and bold dynamic markings to create an energetic Scottish character.How to earn points for this piece:Download or purchase the sheet music.Practice the piece carefully. Watch the video example to make sure you are accurate.Record yourself on video and upload it to YouTube. Perfection is not required. A few minor mistakes are okay.Submit a link to your video here for evaluation. We will watch your performance and give you feedback. If you need more practice, we will let you know what to work on and provide additional practice suggestions. You may also submit your video publicly so other users can evaluate it.If your performance is approved, your video will be accepted and you can collect your points.