The Harmonica Player Op. 39, No. 12

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Excerpt of The Harmonica Player Op. 39, No. 12

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Album for the Young Op. 39

Era

Romantic

Difficulty Level

Early Intermediate

Moods

Dreamy,

Enigmatic,

Melancholic

Styles

Children's Song,

Classical

Theme

Farm

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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.

Blocked Chords

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Chords

Chord tones played together that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

Dominant Seventh Chords

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Chords

Chords comprised of the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th, and minor 7th. Sometimes they are found in close position with only three notes.

Details

Title

The Harmonica Player Op. 39, No. 12

Alternate Title

Peasant prelude

Composer

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Collection

Album for the Young Op. 39

Year

1878

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

Modal

Time Signature

2/4

# of Measures

23

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Hands Separate Practice,

Play Without Pedal,

Study the Contour of the Melody,

Work on a Smooth Legato Touch