Polonaise #4 in F Minor

from 18 Dances of Different Genres.
Excerpt of Polonaise #4 in F Minor

Era

Romantic

Difficulty Level

Late Intermediate

Mood

Capricious

Style

Romantic

Theme

Dancing

Video

Elements

16th Note Alternating Hands

Image of the 16th Note Alternating Hands element

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.

8th Notes

Image of the 8th Notes element

Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.

Broken Octave Accompaniment

Image of the Broken Octave Accompaniment element

Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses broken octave intervals with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

Clef Changes

Image of the Clef Changes element

Notes and Notation

More than one clef used in a staff in a single piece or movement.

Details

Title

Polonaise #4 in F Minor

Collection

Year

1819

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signatures

D-flat Major,

F Minor

Time Signature

3/4

# of Measures

50

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens