Étude
Nikolas Sideris
Era
Modern
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Moods
Dreamy,
Mysterious
Styles
Modal,
Modern
Elements
8th Note Broken Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 8th note rhythm with broken chords, in varying note configurations.
Compound Time Signature
Meter
A time signature where the fundamental beat is subdivided in groupings of three instead of two.
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Crossing 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.
Details
Title
Étude
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
2018
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
G Minor
Time Signature
6/8
# of Measures
49
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Isolate the Thumb,
Play Small Segments,
Slow Practice