Promenade Op. 25, No. 1
Amy Beach
Sheet Music
(Individual)
Included in:
Era
Difficulty Level
Moods
Style
Theme
16th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.
Search1st and 2nd Endings
Notation
Symbols that indicate different measures to play during repeated sections.
SearchBlocked Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses root-position major and minor triads 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.
SearchDiminished Seventh Chords
Chords
Four-note chords comprised of the root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th, and diminished 7th; typically have a dominant function.
SearchDominant Seventh Chords
Chords
Four-note chords comprised of the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, and minor 7th.
SearchDotted 8th Notes
Rhythm
8th notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 16th notes.
SearchMelodic 3rds
Intervals
Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 3rd of any quality.
SearchRepeated Single Notes
Intervals
The same note that occurs several times in a row throughout a piece.
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.
SearchSimple Time Signature
Meter
A time signature where the fundamental beat is subdivided into groupings of two.
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.
SearchLeaps Greater Than an Octave
Hand and Finger Techniques
A technique that involves quickly shifting hands beyond an octave.
SearchRepeated 16th Notes
Rhythm
Notes that occur several times in a row throughout a piece in mainly 16th note rhythms.
SearchTitle
Promenade Op. 25, No. 1
Composer
Collection
Year
1894
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Time Signature
# of Measures
60
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch,
Work on Dropping Into the Keys With Full Arm Weight,
Play Without Pedal