At Night on the River Op. 27, No. 4
Dmitri Kabalevsky
Era
Twentieth Century
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Moods
Nostalgic,
Relaxing
Style
Modal
Themes
Nature,
Night,
Water
Video
Elements
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.
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
At Night on the River Op. 27, No. 4
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
1938
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
B Minor
Time Signature
3/4
# of Measures
18
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Age
Children
Student Type
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Hands Separate Practice,
Play Small Segments,
Slow Practice