Overview
Excerpt of Waltz Op. 27, No. 1
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Elements

8th Notes

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Rhythm

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

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Accidentals

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Intervals

Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.

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Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

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Extended Hand Positions

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Hand and Finger Techniques

Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.

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Details

Title

Waltz Op. 27, No. 1

Year

1938

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

Time Signature

# of Measures

36

Student Age

Student Type

Teaching Tips

Hands Separate Practice,

Play Small Segments,

Slow Practice,

Count Out Loud While Playing