Pierrot and Pierrette Op. 25, No. 4

Amy Beach

Excerpt of Pierrot and Pierrette Op. 25, No. 4

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Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Dreamy,

Happy,

Tender

Style

Classical

Themes

Dancing,

Theater

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Elements

1st and 2nd Endings

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Notation

Symbols that indicate different measures to play during repeated sections.

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Accidentals

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Intervals

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

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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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Crossing Over Thumb

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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.

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Details

Title

Pierrot and Pierrette Op. 25, No. 4

Composer

Amy Beach

Publisher

Arthur P. Schmidt

Collection

Children's Carnival Op. 25

Year

1894

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

G Major

Time Signature

3/4

# of Measures

51

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Block the Broken Chords,

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Study the Contour of the Melody,

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

Work on Expressive Phrasing