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Kabalevsky, Dimitri : 35 Easy Pieces  Song at the octave Op.89-9

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Music ID : 47727
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:pieces
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Author : Sugiura, Nanako

Last Updated: October 8, 2024
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

A prominent feature is the phrasing, which is structured in groups of first one measure, then two measures, then three measures, and finally four measures. As the phrases gradually lengthen, try to feel a corresponding depth of breath. The register gradually ascends towards the end, increasing the tension. The highest note, A, on the first beat of the last measure, has a tenuto mark. To ensure that this note truly feels like a "reached destination," bring not only volume but also intention to it. Play the entire piece legatissimo, without interruption. For children with small hands, there are leaps that are difficult to connect legato. For example, from the last note of measure 5 to measure 6, the right hand must play a fifth leap with fingers 2-5. They can learn that it is possible not only by stretching the fingers, but also by utilizing movement from the elbow. Conversely, there are also sections, such as on the first beat of measure 8, where a narrow third leap requires the hand to contract, played with fingers 4-1 in the right hand and 2-5 in the left hand. Contracting the hand can often feel more challenging than stretching it. Instead of trying to accomplish this solely with the fingertips, practicing exercises that firmly contract the intrinsic hand muscles to bring the fingers together will likely make it easier.

Writer: Sugiura, Nanako
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