Prelude Op. 123, No. 1

Cécile Chaminade

Excerpt of Prelude Op. 123, No. 1

Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Dreamy,

Relaxing

Style

Romantic

Video

Elements

Accents

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

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Arpeggios

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Chords

Broken chords that have a minimum range of an octave and require thumb crossing.

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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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Forte

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Expression

An indication instructing the player to play loudly.

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Details

Title

Prelude Op. 123, No. 1

Composer

Cécile Chaminade

Collection

Children's Album, Volume 1 Op. 123

Year

1906

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Types

Average Students,

Unmotivated Students

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Practice Pedaling,

Work on Expressive Phrasing,

Work on a Smooth Legato Touch