Etude in A Major Op. 37, No. 21

Excerpt of Etude in A Major Op. 37, No. 21

Difficulty Level

Video

Elements

8th Note Scale Passages

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Scales

Passages with constant step-wise motion and mainly 8th note rhythmic values.

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.

Accents

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

Accidentals

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Intervals

Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.

Details

Title

Etude in A Major Op. 37, No. 21

Year

1841

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

Time Signature

# of Measures

32

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Student Type

Teaching Tips

Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,

Isolate the Thumb,

Practice Scalar Passages in Rhythms,

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