The Old Witch Op. 39, No. 20
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Advanced
Moods
Enigmatic,
Mysterious
Style
Romantic
Themes
Fantasy,
Witches
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.
Details
Title
The Old Witch Op. 39, No. 20
Alternate Title
The Witch
Composer
Collection
Year
1878
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
E Minor
Time Signature
6/8
# of Measures
46
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Holiday
Halloween
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Types
Ambitious Students,
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Hands Separate Practice,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch