Etude in G Major Op. 37, No. 13

Excerpt of Etude in G Major Op. 37, No. 13

Era

Romantic

Difficulty Level

Early Intermediate

Moods

Dreamy,

Mysterious,

Relaxing

Theme

Dancing

Video

Elements

8th Note Scale Passages

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Scales and Hand Positions

Passages with constant step-wise motion and mainly 8th note rhythmic values.

Blocked Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses major and minor triads with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

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.

Details

Title

Etude in G Major Op. 37, No. 13

Year

1841

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

G Major

Time Signature

3/4

# of Measures

63

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Teens

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Average Students,

Students About to Quit,

Unmotivated Students

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,

Practice Scalar Passages in Rhythms,

Work on Getting the Correct Style