The Young Shepherdess Op. 100, No. 11
Friedrich Burgmüller
Era
Difficulty Level
Style
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.
Search8th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
SearchBlocked Chords
Chords
Chord tones played together that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.
SearchBroken Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses broken chords in varying note configurations, with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
SearchBroken Chords
Chords
Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.
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.
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.
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.
SearchDiminished Seventh Chords
Chords
Four-note chords comprised of the root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th, and diminished 7th; typically have a dominant function.
SearchFirst Inversion Chords
Chords
Chords with an alternate ordering of their tones where the root is placed on the top and the 3rd and 5th below.
SearchHomophony
Texture
A type of texture where a melody is supported by one or more voices with all the voices following the same or similar rhythm.
SearchTitle
The Young Shepherdess Op. 100, No. 11
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
1852
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
30
Student Types
Teaching Tips
Block the Broken Chords,
Choose Good Fingerings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Play Similar Passages Together,
Play Small Segments,
Tap and Count,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch