The Hobby Horse Op. 39, No. 3
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Late Intermediate
Moods
Fun,
Happy
Style
Classical
Themes
Animals,
Fantasy
Video
Elements
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.
Compound Time Signature
Meter
A time signature where the fundamental beat is subdivided in groupings of three instead of two.
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Details
Title
The Hobby Horse Op. 39, No. 3
Alternate Title
The Little Horseman, Playing Hobby Horses
Composer
Collection
Year
1878
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
D Major
Time Signature
3/8
# of Measures
72
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Types
Ambitious Students,
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Hands Separate Practice,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Play Small Segments,
Play Without Pedal,
Study the Contour of the Melody,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch