Under The Stars Op. 65, No. 4

Excerpt of Under The Stars Op. 65, No. 4

Era

Twentieth Century

Difficulty Level

Advanced

Moods

Dreamy,

Melancholic

Style

Romantic

Theme

Nature

Video

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Elements

8th Note Chromatic Scales

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Scales and Hand Positions

Chromatic scales played with predominantly 8th note rhythms.

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.

Advanced Multiple Voices in One Hand

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Texture

A type of technically challenging and musically complex texture where one or both hands play several voices simultaneously.

Broken Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses broken chords in varying note configurations, with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

Details

Title

Under The Stars Op. 65, No. 4

Alternate Title

Sous les Étoiles

Composer

Year

1907

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

G-flat Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

51

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Teens

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Practice Pedaling,

Study the Contour of the Melody