The Sick Doll Op. 39, No. 6
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Moods
Dreamy,
Melancholic,
Tender
Style
Romantic
Themes
Fantasy,
Toys
Video
Elements
Blocked Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses major and minor triads with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
Blocked Intervals Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
An accompaniment that uses a variety of blocked intervals with a relatively equal rate of occurrence.
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Details
Title
The Sick Doll Op. 39, No. 6
Composer
Collection
Year
1878
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
G Minor
Time Signature
2/4
# of Measures
42
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Types
Average Students,
Students About to Quit,
Unmotivated Students
Teaching Tips
Block the Broken Chords,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Isolate Finger Five,
Play Without Pedal,
Work on Expressive Phrasing