Gigue Op. 123, No. 6

Cécile Chaminade

Excerpt of Gigue Op. 123, No. 6

Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Energetic,

Fun,

Happy

Style

Classical

Theme

Dancing

Video

Elements

1st and 2nd Endings

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Notation

Symbols that indicate different measures to play during repeated sections.

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Accents

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

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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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Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

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Details

Title

Gigue Op. 123, No. 6

Composer

Cécile Chaminade

Collection

Children's Album, Volume 1 Op. 123

Year

1906

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

3/8

# of Measures

76

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Teens

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Hands Separate Practice,

Play Small Segments,

Study the Contour of the Individual Voices,

Work on Getting the Correct Style