The Swallow Op. 100, No. 24
Friedrich Burgmüller
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Late Intermediate
Moods
Dreamy,
Tender
Styles
Classical,
Romantic
Video
Elements
16th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.
Broken Chords
Chords
Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.
Chord Inversions
Chords
Chords with alternate ordering of their tones where the root is placed either in the middle or at the top of the chord.
Dominant Seventh Chords
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 Swallow Op. 100, No. 24
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
1852
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
G Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
30
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Block the Broken Chords,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Slow Practice,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Expressive Phrasing