Promenade Op. 25, No. 1

Amy Beach

Excerpt of Promenade Op. 25, No. 1

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Children's Carnival Op. 25

Era

Romantic

Difficulty Level

Late Intermediate

Moods

Energetic,

Triumphant

Style

Classical

Theme

Dancing

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Elements

16th Notes

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Rhythm

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

1st and 2nd Endings

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Notes and Notation

Symbols that indicate different measures to play during repeated sections.

Accents

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

Blocked Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses major and minor triads with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

Details

Title

Promenade Op. 25, No. 1

Composer

Amy Beach

Publisher

Arthur P. Schmidt

Collection

Children's Carnival Op. 25

Year

1894

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signatures

C Major,

G Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

60

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,

Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,

Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms,

Play Without Pedal,

Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch,

Work on Dropping Into the Keys With Full Arm Weight