The Organ-Grinder Sings Op. 39, No. 23
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Late Intermediate
Moods
Dreamy,
Happy
Style
Waltz
Theme
Instruments
Video
Elements
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Diminished Seventh Chords
Chords
Four-note chords comprised of the root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th, and diminished 7th; typically have a dominant function.
Dotted Half Notes
Rhythm
Half notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three quarter notes.
Details
Title
The Organ-Grinder Sings Op. 39, No. 23
Alternate Title
Song of the Concertina Player
Composer
Collection
Year
1878
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
G Major
Time Signature
3/4
# of Measures
32
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Play Without Pedal,
Study the Contour of the Individual Voices,
Work on Getting the Correct Style