Note: For the purposes of this section of the tutorial. No dynamics, pedal, or other markings are included. This section of the tutorial is for the identification of notes and note patterns. Dynamics, pedal markings, phrasing, etc, is in more advanced sections of the tutorial.
The contents of this snippet include the key of C# Minor, octaves, and 4 sextuplets. It must me noted that the French and German Editions have a time signature of “Cut-Time”. While in the English Edition, it is presented in “Common-Time”. The modern convention of this piece is Common-Time.
– Measures 1-4 –
Measures 1-4 is the introduction to the piece. The octave in the beginning can be described as a “bell, ringing in the darkness”.
– Measures 1-4 –
Measures 1-2 consist of two octaves connected by a tie. This creates one long octave that spans over two measures. Measures 3-4 are nearly identical. They consist of two sextuplets per measure. Measure 3 consists of an octave before proceeding. The second sextuplet does not have this octave. The following sextuplets in measure 4 are identical two the second sextuplet in Measure 2.
– Notes in Text Format –
– Phrasing –
Measures 1-4 contain 4 slurs. There is one slur per sextuplet. The first note of each sextuplet should be slightly more pronounced.