The Hobby Horse Op. 39, No. 3

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Excerpt of The Hobby Horse Op. 39, No. 3

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Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Fun,

Happy

Style

Classical

Themes

Animals,

Fantasy

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Elements

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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Blocked Chords

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Chords

Chord tones played together that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

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Compound Time Signature

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Meter

A time signature where the fundamental beat is subdivided in groupings of three instead of two.

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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

The Hobby Horse Op. 39, No. 3

Alternate Title

The Little Horseman, Playing Hobby Horses

Composer

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Collection

Album for the Young Op. 39

Year

1878

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

D Major

Time Signature

3/8

# of Measures

72

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Hands Separate Practice,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Play Small Segments,

Play Without Pedal,

Study the Contour of the Melody,

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