Gigue Op. 123, No. 6
Cécile Chaminade
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Late Intermediate
Moods
Energetic,
Fun,
Happy
Style
Classical
Theme
Dancing
Video
Elements
1st and 2nd Endings
Notes and Notation
Symbols that indicate different measures to play during repeated sections.
Contrary Motion
Texture
A type of texture where the contour of the notes in one hand is the exact opposite to that of the other hand as they play simultaneously.
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Details
Title
Gigue Op. 123, No. 6
Composer
Collection
Year
1906
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
C Major
Time Signature
3/8
# of Measures
76
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Teens
Student Types
Ambitious Students,
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Hands Separate Practice,
Play Small Segments,
Study the Contour of the Individual Voices,
Work on Getting the Correct Style