Old French Song Op. 39, No. 16
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Moods
Dreamy,
Melancholic,
Nostalgic
Style
Folk
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 Note Broken Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 8th note rhythm with broken chords, in varying note configurations.
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Details
Title
Old French Song Op. 39, No. 16
Alternate Title
Ancient French Song
Composer
Collection
Year
1878
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
G Minor
Time Signature
2/4
# of Measures
32
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Types
Average Students,
Students About to Quit
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Study the Contour of the Individual Voices,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch