The polyphonic texture of the piece, particularly in the A sections, displays three voices [9] , requiring the performer to bring out the melody in the top line with the right hand while simultaneously providing accompaniment with the left hand.
In practice, the right hand should lean slightly more to the right to bring out the melody on top [10]. The second motif features irregular rhythms and a lilting melody highlighted by jumps in sixteenth notes followed by inversions of diminished sevenths This motif, like the first, is also transposed in its second half A darker third motif follows , characterized by a sequence of diminished fifths and augmented fourths in both hands.
The fourth motif, con bravura It. The fifth motif transitions back a tempo It. There are no pedal markings in the original, which is meant to suggest that the etude is intended to be played legato throughout with little to no use of the pedal.
According to Hipkin [16] , Chopin employed the pedal a great deal in his pieces, explaining why many modern editions of this etude include pedal markings. The Pleyel piano for which Chopin composed, however, differs greatly from the modern piano [17] ; players should be wary and conservative in their pedal use. Click here to view my recently-posted notes on Etude No. Rose did not compose these etudes, but he adapted and enhanced etudes written for other instruments.
Etude 3 Allegro un poco vivace , Page: Play from beginning to Measure This Rose etude is based on a Caprice by French violinist and composer Pierre Rode from his 24 Caprices for Violin — click here to view the original etude These etudes are an important staple in the training of violinists. Count in one rather than in three to emphasize the dance quality of the rhythm. Perform this virtuosic Caprice with a beautiful tone, accurate rhythm, and extreme dynamics. Relaxed hands and body are vital.
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There are 2 issues: Etude breaks into 2 Sections: Wide leaps as in m2, m3, m4 etc. The rhythm in m7 is used a lot; it must be correct every time. S2 features all 3 fully diminished 7th arpeggios — identify these and mark them on your music.
There are also some measures in S2 with unusual accidentals. Work these out carefully.
Watch for measures that repeat — this will help A LOT! One trill only on each trill in m3 and m5.
NO resonance fingerings or right hand down on throat tones in fast passages, this slows down and dirties up the technique. Band Directors, take note for further reference click here.
Notice that no sixteenths are marked staccato — take the staccatos off of mm Play articulated sixteenths with a light tongue stoke without separation. The staccato eight notes as in m2, m3, m4 etc. In the slow preparation of any fast short-articulated or staccato type passage, DO NOT practice it slowly with the staccatos short.