German Dance in A Major WoO 8, No. 8
Ludwig van Beethoven
Era
Classical
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Mood
Happy
Style
Classical
Theme
Dancing
Video
Elements
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 Note Scale Passages
Scales and Hand Positions
Passages with constant step-wise motion and mainly 8th note rhythmic values.
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.
Anacrusis
Meter
Sometimes called upbeats or pickup notes; a note or series of notes that precede and give stress to the first downbeat of a piece.
Details
Title
German Dance in A Major WoO 8, No. 8
Composer
Collection
Year
1795
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
A Major
Time Signature
3/4
# of Measures
32
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Choose Good Fingerings,
Demonstrate,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Practice Scalar Passages in Rhythms,
Slow Practice,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch,
Work on Expressive Phrasing