The Returning Hunter Op. 64, No. 2

Amy Beach

Excerpt of The Returning Hunter Op. 64, No. 2

Era

Twentieth Century

Difficulty Level

Late Intermediate

Moods

Happy,

Mysterious

Style

Modern

Themes

Animals,

Nature

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Elements

16th Note Triplets

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Rhythm

Notes whose values are one sixth the value of a quarter note.

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8th Note Broken Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 8th note rhythm with broken chords, in varying note configurations.

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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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8th Rests

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Rhythm

Silence that equals the length of one 8th note.

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Details

Title

The Returning Hunter Op. 64, No. 2

Composer

Amy Beach

Publisher

Arthur P. Schmidt

Collection

Eskimos Op. 64

Year

1907

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

G Major

Time Signature

2/4

# of Measures

86

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Teens

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,

Prepare Challenging Rhythms