Rigaudon Op. 126, No. 3

Cécile Chaminade

Excerpt of Rigaudon Op. 126, No. 3

Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Enigmatic,

Melancholic

Style

Classical

Theme

Dancing

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Elements

16th Notes

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Rhythm

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

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8th Notes

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Rhythm

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

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A Tempo

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Meter

An Italian term meaning "in time"; an indication instructing the player to return to the original tempo after a deviation.

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Anacrusis

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Meter

Sometimes called upbeats or pickup notes; a note or series of notes that precede and give stress to the first downbeat of a piece.

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Details

Title

Rigaudon Op. 126, No. 3

Composer

Cécile Chaminade

Collection

Children's Album, Volume 2 Op. 126

Year

1907

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

A Minor

Time Signature

2/4

Student Ages

Adults,

Teens

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,

Play Similar Passages Together,

Practice Pedaling,

Work on Creating a Mysterious Character