The Little Party Op. 100, No. 4

Friedrich Burgmüller

Excerpt of The Little Party Op. 100, No. 4

Era

Difficulty Level

Mood

Happy

Style

Classical

Theme

Party

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Elements

8th Note Parallel 3rds

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Intervals

A series of any amount or quality of blocked 3rd intervals that are played in one hand and move up or down in primarily 8th note rhythms.

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Clef Changes

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Notation

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

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Contrary Motion

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Texture

A type of texture where the contour of the notes in one hand is the exact opposite to that of the other hand as they play simultaneously.

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Crossing Over Thumb

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Hand and Finger Techniques

The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.

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Details

Title

The Little Party Op. 100, No. 4

Composer

Friedrich Burgmüller

Publisher

Schott

Collection

25 Easy and Progressive Etudes, Op. 100

Year

1852

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

Student Ages

Adults,

Children

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Hands Separate Practice,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Slow Practice,

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

Work on a Smooth Legato Touch