late intermediate

The hobby-horse Op.39 No.3

Pyotr Tchaikovsky

What's this piece like?
Tchaikovsky's Opus 39 is a great set of short pieces for early to late intermediate pianists. Tchaikovsky sub-titled this collection "24 easy pieces (à la Schumann)". Like his predecessor, Tchaikovsky had the innate ability to write for young people, as illustrated here with this set of charming and characteristic miniatures. This piece is very challenging given the constant staccato repetitions. It will help you develop a fine control of your wrist while keeping it active and relaxed.
Who's this piece for?
This is a great piece for intermediate level pianists with a solid foundation and strong technique.
1-2 pages
Romantic
D major

MOOD: Crazy and percussive.

TECHNIQUE: Staccato, block chords and repetitions.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 8
Equivalent to ABRSM level 7
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1874

Arnold Schoenberg was born.

1875

First performance of P. Tchaikovsky's famous ballet Swan Lake Opus 20.

1876

Alexander Graham Bell patents the telephone.

1877

Phonograph is invented by Thomas Edison.

1878

Album for the young Op. 39 was composed by P. Tchaikovsky at the age of 38 years old.

1879

Thomas Edison invents practical electric light.

1881

Béla Bartók was born.

1883

The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City is completed.

1883

The original Metropolitan Opera House, at Broadway in New York City, opens with a performance of C. Gounod's opera Faust.

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