Fire-flies Op. 15, No. 4

Excerpt of Fire-flies Op. 15, No. 4

Era

Romantic

Difficulty Level

Master

Moods

Capricious,

Dramatic,

Energetic

Style

Romantic

Themes

Bugs,

Nature

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Elements

16th Note Alternating Hands

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Hand and Finger Techniques

A series of notes played in both hands, one at a time while alternating with each other, using predominantly 16th note rhythms.

16th Note Arpeggios

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Chords

Arpeggios played with predominantly 16th note rhythms.

16th Note Chromatic Scales

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Scales and Hand Positions

Chromatic scales using predominantly 16th note rhythms.

16th Note Double Scale Passages

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Scales and Hand Positions

Passages with constant step-wise motion in both hands simultaneously using predominantly 16th note rhythms.

Details

Title

Fire-flies Op. 15, No. 4

Composer

Year

1892

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signatures

A Major,

A Minor

Time Signature

6/8

# of Measures

128

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Age

Adults

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Hands Separate Practice