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Melody Op. 39, No. 1

Era

Twentieth Century

Difficulty Level

Early Elementary

Moods

Happy,

Relaxing

Video

Elements

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).

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.

Details

Title

Melody Op. 39, No. 1

Year

1944

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

8

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Teaching Tips

Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,

Hands Separate Practice,

Isolate Single Notes Within Chords,

Slow Practice,

Study the Contour of the Melody,

Tap One Hand While Playing the Other