Tarantelle Op. 100, No. 20

Friedrich Burgmüller

Excerpt of Tarantelle Op. 100, No. 20

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25 Easy and Progressive Etudes, Op. 100

Era

Romantic

Difficulty Level

Late Intermediate

Moods

Energetic,

Stormy

Styles

Classical,

Romantic

Theme

Dancing

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Elements

8th Note Broken Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 8th note rhythm with broken chords, in varying note configurations.

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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.

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Chord Inversions

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Chords

Chords with alternate ordering of their tones where the root is placed either in the middle or at the top of the chord.

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Clef Changes

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Notes and Notation

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

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Details

Title

Tarantelle Op. 100, No. 20

Composer

Friedrich Burgmüller

Publisher

Schott

Collection

25 Easy and Progressive Etudes, Op. 100

Year

1852

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

D Minor

Time Signature

6/8

# of Measures

68

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Block the Broken Chords,

Clap and Count,

Hands Separate Practice,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts,

Slow Practice,

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