Vladimir's Blues
Max Richter
Sheet Music
(Individual)
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Era
Difficulty Level
Styles
8th 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 5ths
Intervals
Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 5th of any quality.
SearchBlocked 6ths
Intervals
Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 6th of any quality.
SearchCrescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
SearchMezzo Piano
Expression
An indication instructing the player to play moderately soft; between mezzo forte and piano.
SearchPianissimo
Expression
An indication instructing the player to play very softly; softer than piano.
SearchRitardando
Meter
An Italian term meaning "delaying"; an indication instructing the player to decrease speed, often gradually.
SearchSustain Pedal
Expression
Also called the damper pedal, it is the rightmost pedal on the piano and used to sustain notes by moving the dampers away from the strings.
SearchTies
Rhythm
Symbols indicating that two notes are to be played as one with the value equal to their sum.
SearchBlocked Intervals Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
An accompaniment that uses a variety of blocked intervals with a relatively equal rate of occurrence.
SearchTitle
Vladimir's Blues
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2004
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
32
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Hands Separate Practice,
Slow Practice,
Practice Pedaling,
Play Without Pedal