Rigaudon Op. 126, No. 3
Cécile Chaminade
Included in
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Late Intermediate
Moods
Enigmatic,
Melancholic
Style
Classical
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.
A Tempo
Meter
An Italian term meaning "in time"; an indication instructing the player to return to the original tempo after a deviation.
Anacrusis
Meter
Sometimes called upbeats or pickup notes; a note or series of notes that precede and give stress to the first downbeat of a piece.
Details
Title
Rigaudon Op. 126, No. 3
Composer
Collection
Year
1907
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
A Minor
Time Signature
2/4
# of Measures
44
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Teens
Student Types
Ambitious Students,
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Play Similar Passages Together,
Practice Pedaling,
Work on Creating a Mysterious Character