Etude in C Major Op. 37, No. 3

Excerpt of Etude in C Major Op. 37, No. 3

Difficulty Level

Style

Video

Elements

8th Note Alberti Bass Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 8th note rhythm with a low-high-middle-high note configuration.

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.

8th Rests

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Rhythm

Silence that equals the length of one 8th note.

A Tempo

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Meter

An Italian term meaning "in time"; an indication instructing the player to return to the original tempo after a deviation.

Details

Title

Etude in C Major Op. 37, No. 3

Year

1841

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

Time Signature

# of Measures

52

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Teaching Tips

Choose Good Fingerings,

Count Out Loud While Playing,

Demonstrate,

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Highlight the Contrasting Characters of Each Section,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Play Similar Passages Together,

Play Small Segments,

Slow Practice,

Study the Contour of the Melody,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on a Smooth Legato Touch