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Passepied in C Major

Era

Baroque

Difficulty Level

Late Elementary

Mood

Happy

Video

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.

Imitation

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Texture

A type of texture where one hand plays a series of notes that are mimicked in the other hand.

Intermediate Single Note Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time but with large intervals, many hand positions, and complex rhythms.

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.

Details

Title

Passepied in C Major

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

3/4

# of Measures

14

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Hands Separate Practice,

Isolate Voices,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Play Small Segments,

Play Without the Ornaments,

Study the Contour of the Individual Voices