Italian Song Op. 39, No. 15
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Mood
Romantic
Styles
Folk,
Lyrical
Theme
Dancing
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.
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).
Details
Title
Italian Song Op. 39, No. 15
Composer
Collection
Year
1878
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
D Major
Time Signature
3/8
# of Measures
49
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Types
Ambitious Students,
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Block the Broken Chords,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms,
Play Only the Bottom Note of the Accompaniment Pattern,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch