Columbine Op. 25, No. 2
Amy Beach
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Era
Difficulty Level
Style
16th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.
Search8th Note Broken Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 8th note rhythm with broken chords, in varying note configurations.
Search8th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
SearchCompound Time Signature
Meter
A time signature where the fundamental beat is subdivided in groupings of three instead of two.
SearchCrescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
SearchDominant Seventh Chords
Chords
Four-note chords comprised of the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, and minor 7th.
SearchDotted 8th Notes
Rhythm
8th notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 16th notes.
SearchDotted Quarter Notes
Rhythm
Quarter notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 8th notes.
SearchExtended Hand Positions
Hand and Finger Techniques
Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.
SearchLeft Hand Melody
Texture
A type of texture where the left hand plays the melody and the right hand plays the accompaniment for an extended period of time.
SearchMelodic 6ths
Intervals
Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 6th of any quality.
SearchPianissimo
Expression
An indication instructing the player to play very softly; softer than piano.
SearchRitardando
Meter
An Italian term meaning "delaying"; an indication instructing the player to decrease speed, often gradually.
SearchTitle
Columbine Op. 25, No. 2
Composer
Collection
Year
1894
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
46
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Block the Broken Chords,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Study the Contour of the Melody,
Work on Expressive Phrasing,
Practice Pedaling