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Melodic Tune Op. 218, No. 20

Era

Romantic

Difficulty Level

Late Elementary

Mood

Happy

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Elements

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.

Extended Hand Positions

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Hand and Finger Techniques

Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.

Five Finger Scales

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Scales and Hand Positions

Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.

Shifting Hand Positions

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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.

Details

Title

Melodic Tune Op. 218, No. 20

Year

1871

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

3/4

# of Measures

16

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Teaching Tips

Block the Broken Chords,

Hands Separate Practice,

Isolate Finger Five,

Isolate the Thumb,

Slow Practice,

Tap One Hand While Playing the Other