Etude Op. 50, No. 18

Louise Farrenc

Excerpt of Etude Op. 50, No. 18

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Difficulty Level

Mood

Happy

Styles

Classical,

Traditional,

Waltz

Theme

Dancing

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Elements

16th Notes

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Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.

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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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Extended Hand Positions

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Hand and Finger Techniques

Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.

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Details

Title

Etude Op. 50, No. 18

Composer

Louise Farrenc

Collection

25 Progressive Etudes, Op. 50

Year

1863

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

E-flat Major

Time Signature

3/8

# of Measures

48

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Block the Broken Chords,

Hands Separate Practice,

Slow Practice,

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

Work on Expressive Phrasing