Scherzo-Valse Op. 126, No. 6

Cécile Chaminade

Excerpt of Scherzo-Valse Op. 126, No. 6

Included in

Children's Album, Volume 2 Op. 126

Era

Romantic

Difficulty Level

Early Intermediate

Moods

Dreamy,

Fun,

Happy

Style

Waltz

Theme

Dancing

Video

Elements

16th Note Chromatic Scales

Image of the 16th Note Chromatic Scales element

Scales and Hand Positions

Chromatic scales using predominantly 16th note rhythms.

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 5ths Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses repeating blocked 5ths in a single position with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

Details

Title

Scherzo-Valse Op. 126, No. 6

Composer

Cécile Chaminade

Collection

Children's Album, Volume 2 Op. 126

Year

1907

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

D Major

Time Signature

3/8

# of Measures

66

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Teens

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Choose Good Fingerings,

Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,

Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Work on Getting the Correct Style