Czerny, Carl : First Piano Lessons (100 Recreations) Gavotte
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Genre:etude
Total Playing Time:0 min 30 sec
Copyright:Public Domain
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Author : Ooi, Kazurou
Last Updated: May 30, 2025
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Author : Ooi, Kazurou
The form of this piece is ABA, so I will discuss the points of attention for each section.
A Section
This piece largely depends on how well the staccato is executed. First, ensure a firm attack with tenuto + forte (practicing staccato immediately can lead to dropped notes later). Following this, the key is to touch the key briefly, as if touching something hot, and then quickly lift the finger upwards after contact. Ensure it does not become heavy. The staccato should be as short as possible.
B Section
While the aim is to create a contrast with the A section through legato playing, the key for both the right and left hands is to play the second beat note discreetly. For the right hand, if only the first beat notes are extracted, it becomes GAGA, and this is what should be emphasized, avoiding a rough GEAFGEA. In the last measure of the B section, the E in the right hand is a suspension. This non-harmonic tone resolves to the following D, so please be careful that the D does not become louder than the E.