The Little Party Op. 100, No. 4

Friedrich Burgmüller

Excerpt of The Little Party Op. 100, No. 4

Era

Difficulty Level

Mood

Happy

Style

Classical

Theme

Party

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Elements

8th Note Parallel 3rds

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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.

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Clef Changes

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Notation

More than one clef used in a staff in a single piece or movement.

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Contrary Motion

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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.

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Crossing Over Thumb

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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.

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Details

Title

The Little Party Op. 100, No. 4

Composer

Friedrich Burgmüller

Publisher

Schott

Collection

25 Easy and Progressive Etudes, Op. 100

Year

1852

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

30

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Hands Separate Practice,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Slow Practice,

Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch,

Work on a Smooth Legato Touch