Polonaise #4 in F Minor

Maria Szymanowska

from 18 Dances of Different Genres.
Excerpt of Polonaise #4 in F Minor

Included in

Let's Dance!

Era

Romantic

Difficulty Level

Late Intermediate

Mood

Capricious

Style

Romantic

Theme

Dancing

Video

Elements

16th Note Alternating Hands

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Hand and Finger Techniques

A series of notes played in both hands, one at a time while alternating with each other, using predominantly 16th note rhythms.

8th Notes

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Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.

Broken Octave Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses broken octave intervals with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

Clef Changes

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Notes and Notation

More than one clef used in a staff in a single piece or movement.

Details

Title

Polonaise #4 in F Minor

Composer

Maria Szymanowska

Collection

Let's Dance!

Year

1819

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signatures

D-flat Major,

F Minor

Time Signature

3/4

# of Measures

50

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens