Nanny's Story Op. 39, No. 19

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Excerpt of Nanny's Story Op. 39, No. 19

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Album for the Young Op. 39

Era

Romantic

Difficulty Level

Late Intermediate

Moods

Happy,

Tender

Style

Romantic

Theme

Family

Video

Elements

8th Note Parallel 3rds

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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 Rests

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Rhythm

Silence that equals the length of one 8th note.

Accents

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

Accidentals

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Intervals

Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.

Details

Title

Nanny's Story Op. 39, No. 19

Alternate Title

The Old Woman's Tale

Composer

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Collection

Album for the Young Op. 39

Year

1878

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

2/4

# of Measures

48

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Hands Separate Practice,

Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Work on Creating a Mysterious Character