Minuet Op. 36, No. 1
Amy Beach
Sheet Music
(Individual)
Included in:
Era
Difficulty Level
Mood
Style
Theme
1st and 2nd Endings
Notation
Symbols that indicate different measures to play during repeated sections.
SearchBlocked 3rds Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses repeating blocked 3rds in a single position with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
SearchCrescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
SearchCrossing Over Thumb
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.
SearchCrossing Thumb Under
Hand and Finger Techniques
The physical motion of crossing the thumb under fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.
SearchD.C. al Coda
Notation
An indication instructing the player to go back to the beginning of a piece, then jump to the coda when "al coda" or "to coda" is reached.
SearchDiminished Seventh Chords
Chords
Four-note chords comprised of the root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th, and diminished 7th; typically have a dominant function.
SearchDotted Half Notes
Rhythm
Half notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three quarter notes.
SearchParallel Motion
Texture
A type texture that occurs when the contour, distance, and speed of the notes in one hand matches that of the other hand as they play together.
SearchRitardando
Meter
An Italian term meaning "delaying"; an indication instructing the player to decrease speed, often gradually.
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.
SearchStaccato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.
SearchTwo Note Slurs
Expression
Two notes connected together smoothly where the second note is played softer and lighter.
SearchTitle
Minuet Op. 36, No. 1
Composer
Collection
Year
1897
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
65
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Play Similar Passages Together,
Slow Practice,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch