Polka Op. 39, No. 14
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Late Intermediate
Mood
Happy
Styles
Folk,
Romantic
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.
Blocked Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses major and minor triads with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
Details
Title
Polka Op. 39, No. 14
Composer
Collection
Year
1861
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
B-flat Major
Time Signature
2/4
# of Measures
30
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Types
Ambitious Students,
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Choose Good Fingerings,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Prepare Challenging Rhythms,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch