Etude Op. 50, No. 20
Louise Farrenc
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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.
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Chords
Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.
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Chords
Chords with alternate ordering of their tones where the root is placed either in the middle or at the top of the chord.
SearchContrary Motion
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.
SearchDominant Seventh Chords
Chords
Four-note chords comprised of the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, and minor 7th.
SearchFirst Inversion Chords
Chords
Chords with an alternate ordering of their tones where the root is placed on the top and the 3rd and 5th below.
SearchImitation
Texture
A type of texture where one hand plays a series of notes that are mimicked in the other hand.
SearchShifting Hand Positions
Hand and Finger Techniques
A technique that requires the player to pick up and move their hand to a new position; usually from a five finger scale to another.
SearchMelody Between Hands
Texture
A simple melody line shared by both the right hand and the left hand.
SearchTitle
Etude Op. 50, No. 20
Composer
Collection
Year
1863
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
35
Student Types
Teaching Tips
Block the Broken Chords,
Choose Good Fingerings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Play Small Segments,
Slow Practice,
Study the Contour of the Melody,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch,
Work on Expressive Phrasing