German Song Op. 39, No. 17
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Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Late Intermediate
Moods
Dreamy,
Happy
Style
Classical
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16th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.
Chord Inversions
Chords
Chords with alternate ordering of their tones where the root is placed either in the middle or at the top of the chord.
Crossing Over Thumb
Hand and Finger Techniques
The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.
Details
Title
German Song Op. 39, No. 17
Composer
Collection
Year
1878
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
E-flat Major
Time Signature
3/4
# of Measures
26
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Types
Ambitious Students,
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch