I’m Sam, Elite Mouse Hunter

I’m Sam, Elite Mouse Hunter Description:

• Level: Elementary (rote), intermediate (reading)
• Pages: 11 pages, for the rote level there is 1 page of music + cover included, for the intermediate level there are 2 pages of music + cover included
• Format: Instant PDF download
• Studio Licence Bonuses: For each version of the song, there is cover art, story, practice and performance tips for students, plus teacher notes for adapting each version for student success.
• Collections: Sam’s Life

While Sam had his soft, cuddly side, he was also a great hunter.  Imagine the spies from 60’s movies.  They would creep down corridors and leap onto the bad guys.  Much like Sam would do as he hunted.  Plus, Sam had a cool factor that any of those spies would be envious of.

This piece is unique because you get both studio-licensed versions of the piece automatically.  An elementary level for strictly rote teaching.  Plus an intermediate level version that could combine rote and note reading teaching.

For each level/version of the song there are additional bonuses.  To help students, I’ve included the story, plus practice and performance tips for students.  To help you, there are teacher notes for adapting each level for student success.

I’m Sam, Elite Mouse Hunter Level:

“I’m Sam, Elite Mouse Hunter” is a dual-level piano solo.  The elementary, rote version is perfect for beginner students.  And, the intermediate version is great as a quick win, hybrid rote and note reading piece.

• Mode: C Major (accidental written in)
• Time Signature: 4/4
• Rote Level Concepts: dotted eighth/sixteenth note rhythms, tied notes, syncopation, accents, chromatic scale, flats, sharps, fermata, echo dynamics
• Intermediate Level Concepts: chord bridge accompaniment pattern, shifting hand position, dotted eighth/sixteenth note rhythms, tied notes, syncopation, accents, chromatic scale, flats, sharps, fermata, echo dynamics, enclosed repeat signs

While the concepts for the rote level look hard, they can be taught to absolute beginners who have a decent ear for music.  The initial measure will take about 1 week of practice and the chromatic section will take about 1 more week.  However, once these are under your student’s fingers, the rest of the song comes together quickly.

Your students will love the “James Bond” chord at the end of the song!

I’m Sam, Elite Mouse Hunter Bonuses:

All sheet music comes with original cover art.

“I’m Sam, Elite Mouse Hunter” comes with two levelled versions for each piece.  Within each version of the song, there is cover art, story, practice and performance tips for students, plus teacher notes for adapting each version for student success.

More About The Sam’s Life Collection:

“I’m Sam, Elite Mouse Hunter” is part of the ‘Sam’s Life’ collection that explores a range of moods and styles in each rote piece.  Each piece comes with two levelled versions.  For beginners, the elementary level version is perfect for rote teaching.  For ‘quick win’ pieces, the early intermediate to intermediate version is perfect for rote/note-reading teaching or ‘learn on your own’ pieces.

The “Sam’s Life” Collection includes:

• Sam Visits Peter (In a Birdcage): Elementary (rote), late elementary to early intermediate (reading)
• Sam’s Walk: Elementary (rote), intermediate (reading), plus same level elementary duet
• I’m Sam, Elite Mouse Hunter: Elementary (rote), late elementary to early intermediate (reading)
• I HATE Walking In The Snow: Elementary (rote), late elementary (reading)
• Dreaming In A Patch Of Sunlight: Elementary (rote), late elementary to early intermediate (reading)

What is a studio licence?

When you purchase “I’m Sam, Elite Mouse Hunter” you get a studio-licence PDF of the piece.  This piece is sent digitally via an email receipt.  If you have a multi-teacher studio, please contact Rosemarie directly for additional licences.  Thanks!

A studio licence is a great way to stretch your studio repertoire budget.  Purchase music once and use for years (even decades) with students you directly teach!  For online teachers, if you share the piece during online lessons, students must print immediately and not retain an electronic copy of the piece.

For more information on your studio licence, check out the Terms and Conditions page.

If you purchase a collection you will need a program to open zip files to access all pieces within the collection.

Should I print all pages for students?

Yes!  Each page is designed with students in mind.

• Page 1: Cover art
• Page 2: Description, tips for students to make it their own, terms of use
• Page 3+: music
• Last page: other music they may like

Students love a bit of cover art since it can help them get into the mood and story of a piece.   I’ve included ways to adapt or play with the music so students become part of the creative process.

The terms of use are there to educate students and their families about copyright law.  We know, but they may not realize what they are innocently doing may cause you to lose your studio licence.

Lastly, having other pieces at a similar level can keep students excited about what the next song in their musical journey can be!