The Little Party Op. 100, No. 4
Friedrich Burgmüller
Era
Difficulty Level
Mood
Style
Theme
8th Note Parallel 3rds
Intervals
A series of any amount or quality of blocked 3rd intervals that are played in one hand and move up or down in primarily 8th note rhythms.
SearchContrary Motion
Texture
A type of texture where the contour of the notes in one hand is the exact opposite to that of the other hand as they play simultaneously.
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.
SearchImitation
Texture
A type of texture where one hand plays a series of notes that are mimicked in the other hand.
SearchIntermediate Single Note Accompaniment
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.
SearchLeft Hand Melody
Texture
A type of texture where the left hand plays the melody and the right hand plays the accompaniment for an extended period of time.
SearchParallel 6ths
Intervals
A series of any amount or quality of blocked 6th intervals that are played in one hand, and where both notes move up or down in parallel motion.
SearchTitle
The Little Party Op. 100, No. 4
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
1852
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
30
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Hands Separate Practice,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Slow Practice,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch