Sweet Dreams Op. 39, No. 21
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Late Intermediate
Moods
Dreamy,
Tender
Styles
Lyrical,
Romantic
Theme
Sleep
Video
Elements
Blocked Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses major and minor triads with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
Contrary Motion
Texture
A type of texture where the contour of the notes in one hand is the exact opposite to that of the other hand as they play simultaneously.
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Details
Title
Sweet Dreams Op. 39, No. 21
Alternate Title
Sweet Dream
Composer
Collection
Year
1878
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
C Major
Time Signature
3/4
# of Measures
48
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Types
Ambitious Students,
Average Students,
Students About to Quit,
Unmotivated Students
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Play Without Pedal,
Study the Contour of the Individual Voices,
Study the Contour of the Melody,
Work on Expressive Phrasing