The Organ-Grinder Sings Op. 39, No. 23
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Included in:
Era
Difficulty Level
Style
Theme
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
SearchDiminished Seventh Chords
Chords
Four-note chords comprised of the root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th, and diminished 7th; typically have a dominant function.
SearchDotted Half Notes
Rhythm
Half notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three quarter notes.
SearchIntermediate Two Voices in One Hand
Texture
A type of texture where one or both hands play more than one voice at a time with large intervals, many hand positions, and complex rhythms.
SearchIntermediate Waltz Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of waltz accompaniment pattern that uses intermediate skills like shifting, extending, and multiple voices, but without octave leaps.
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.
SearchPianissimo
Expression
An indication instructing the player to play very softly; softer than piano.
SearchRepeated Single Notes
Intervals
The same note that occurs several times in a row throughout a piece.
SearchRitardando
Meter
An Italian term meaning "delaying"; an indication instructing the player to decrease speed, often gradually.
SearchSimple Two Voices in One Hand
Texture
A type of texture where one or both hands play more than one voice at a time; usually briefly and with simple rhythms.
SearchMarcato
Expression
An indication instructing the player to play louder or more forcefully than the surrounding music, typically louder than an accent.
SearchTitle
The Organ-Grinder Sings Op. 39, No. 23
Composer
Collection
Year
1878
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
32
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Study the Contour of the Individual Voices,
Work on Getting the Correct Style,
Play Without Pedal