Minuet Op. 36, No. 1
Amy Beach
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Sheet Music
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Mood
Energetic
Styles
Classical,
Minuet
Theme
Dancing
Video
Elements
1st and 2nd Endings
Notes and Notation
Symbols that indicate different measures to play during repeated sections.
Blocked 3rds Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses repeating blocked 3rds in a single position with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Crossing Over Thumb
Hand and Finger Techniques
The physical motion of crossing fingers 2, 3, 4, or 5 over the thumb; used when playing scalar passages or outside of five finger scales.
Details
Title
Minuet Op. 36, No. 1
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
1897
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
F Major
Time Signature
3/4
# of Measures
65
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Play Similar Passages Together,
Slow Practice,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch