Etude Op. 50, No. 18

Louise Farrenc

Excerpt of Etude Op. 50, No. 18

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Era

Romantic

Difficulty Level

Late Intermediate

Mood

Happy

Styles

Classical,

Traditional,

Waltz

Theme

Dancing

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Elements

16th Notes

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Rhythm

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

Broken Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses broken chords in varying note configurations, with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

Broken Chords

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Chords

Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

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.

Details

Title

Etude Op. 50, No. 18

Composer

Louise Farrenc

Collection

25 Progressive Etudes, Op. 50

Year

1863

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

E-flat Major

Time Signature

3/8

# of Measures

48

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Block the Broken Chords,

Hands Separate Practice,

Slow Practice,

Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch,

Work on Expressive Phrasing