Villanelle Op. 126, No. 10

Cécile Chaminade

Excerpt of Villanelle Op. 126, No. 10

Included in

Children's Album, Volume 2 Op. 126

Era

Romantic

Difficulty Level

Early Intermediate

Moods

Dreamy,

Nostalgic

Style

Romantic

Theme

Nature

Video

Elements

Accelerando

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Rhythm

An Italian term meaning "hastening"; an indication instructing the player to increase the speed, often gradually.

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Accents

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Expression

Indications instructing the player to put special emphasis on notes.

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Blocked 5ths Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses repeating blocked 5ths in a single position with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

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Blocked Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses major and minor triads with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

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Details

Title

Villanelle Op. 126, No. 10

Composer

Cécile Chaminade

Collection

Children's Album, Volume 2 Op. 126

Year

1907

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

A Major

Time Signature

3/4

# of Measures

56

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Teens

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,

Play Without Pedal,

Study the Contour of the Melody,

Work on a Smooth Legato Touch