Largo in E-flat Major B. 109
Frederic Chopin
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Late Intermediate
Moods
Nostalgic,
Romantic,
Tender
Styles
Chorale,
Romantic
Themes
Love,
Nature
Video
Elements
Advanced Multiple Voices in One Hand
Texture
A type of texture where one or both hands play several voices per hand. Passage with this are typically very challenging and complex.
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
Largo in E-flat Major B. 109
Composer
Year
1837
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
E-flat Major
Time Signature
Common Time
# of Measures
24
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Teens
Student Types
Ambitious Students,
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Isolate Voices,
Play Only the Bottom Note of the Accompaniment Pattern,
Play Small Segments,
Study the Contour of the Individual Voices,
Tap One Hand While Playing the Other,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Dropping Into the Keys With Full Arm Weight,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch