Old Dance Op. 27, No. 7

Dmitri Kabalevsky

Excerpt of Old Dance Op. 27, No. 7

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Difficulty Level

Mood

Nostalgic

Style

Classical

Theme

Dancing

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Elements

8th Notes

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Rhythm

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

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Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

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Legato

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Expression

A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.

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Ornaments

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Expression

Embellishments added to melodies that serve to decorate, increase interest, and allow performers to add their own unique expressiveness.

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Details

Title

Old Dance Op. 27, No. 7

Composer

Dmitri Kabalevsky

Publisher

Boosey & Hawkes

Collection

30 Children's Pieces, Op. 27

Year

1938

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

A Minor

Time Signature

3/4

Student Age

Children

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Hands Separate Practice,

Play Small Segments,

Slow Practice