Etude Op. 50, No. 2

Louise Farrenc

Excerpt of Etude Op. 50, No. 2

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Difficulty Level

Moods

Melancholic,

Nostalgic,

Suspenseful

Style

Classical

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Elements

16th Notes

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Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.

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8th Note Alberti Bass Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 8th note rhythm with a low-high-middle-high note configuration.

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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 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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Details

Title

Etude Op. 50, No. 2

Composer

Louise Farrenc

Collection

25 Progressive Etudes, Op. 50

Year

1863

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

A Minor

Time Signature

6/8

# of Measures

31

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Teens

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Students About to Quit,

Unmotivated Students

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,

Hands Separate Practice,

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,

Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Creating a Mysterious Character,

Work on Expressive Phrasing,

Work on Getting the Correct Style