Etude Op. 50, No. 3

Louise Farrenc

Excerpt of Etude Op. 50, No. 3

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Difficulty Level

Moods

Energetic,

Triumphant

Style

Classical

Theme

Dancing

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Elements

8th Notes

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Rhythm

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

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Blocked 3rds

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Intervals

Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 3rd of any quality.

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Blocked Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses major and minor triads with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

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Contrary Motion

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Texture

A type of texture where the contour of the notes in one hand is the exact opposite to that of the other hand as they play simultaneously.

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Details

Title

Etude Op. 50, No. 3

Composer

Louise Farrenc

Collection

25 Progressive Etudes, Op. 50

Year

1863

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

G Major

Time Signature

3/4

# of Measures

54

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Students About to Quit,

Unmotivated Students

Teaching Tips

Choose Good Fingerings,

Demonstrate,

Hands Separate Practice,

Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,

Play Small Segments,

Slow Practice,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Expressive Phrasing,

Work on Getting the Correct Style