Gentle Complaint Op. 100, No. 16
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Moods
Dreamy,
Melancholic,
Nostalgic,
Sad
Style
Classical
Video
Elements
16th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.
1st and 2nd Endings
Notes and Notation
Symbols that indicate different measures to play during repeated sections.
8th Note Parallel 3rds
Intervals
A series of any amount or quality of blocked 3rd intervals that are played in one hand and move up or down in primarily 8th note rhythms.
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.
Details
Title
Gentle Complaint Op. 100, No. 16
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
1852
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
G Minor
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
18
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Types
Average Students,
Students About to Quit
Teaching Tips
Choose Good Fingerings,
Demonstrate,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Hands Separate Practice,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Highlight the Contrasting Characters of Each Section,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Study the Contour of the Melody,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Creating a Mysterious Character,
Work on Expressive Phrasing,
Work on Getting the Correct Style,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch