The Swallow Op. 100, No. 24

Friedrich Burgmüller

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16th Notes

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Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.

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Broken Chords

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Chords

Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

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Chord Inversions

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Chords

Chords with alternate ordering of their tones where the root is placed either in the middle or at the top of the chord.

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Dominant Seventh Chords

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Chords

Four-note chords comprised of the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, and minor 7th.

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Details

Title

The Swallow Op. 100, No. 24

Publisher

Year

1852

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

Time Signature

# of Measures

30

Student Ages

Student Type

Teaching Tips

Block the Broken Chords,

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Hands Separate Practice,

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,

Slow Practice,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Expressive Phrasing