Ecossaise in E-flat Major WoO 83, No. 2

Ludwig van Beethoven

Excerpt of Ecossaise in E-flat Major WoO 83, No. 2

Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Energetic,

Fun

Style

Classical

Theme

Dancing

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Elements

Blocked Octaves

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Intervals

Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a octave.

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Broken Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses broken chords in varying note configurations, with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

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Broken Chords

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Chords

Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

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Crossing Over Thumb

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Hand and Finger Techniques

The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.

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Details

Title

Ecossaise in E-flat Major WoO 83, No. 2

Alternate Title

Scottish Dance

Composer

Ludwig van Beethoven

Collection

6 Ecossaises WoO 83

Year

1806

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

E-flat Major

Time Signature

2/4

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Average Students,

Students About to Quit

Teaching Tips

Block the Broken Chords,

Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,

Hands Separate Practice,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Play Without the Ornaments,

Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch,

Work on Getting the Correct Style