How to Teach Schytte Little Etude
Today we’re talking about how to teach the Little Etude in A Minor, aka Petite Prelude or “The Harp” by Ludvig Schytte. This is an etude in broken chords that provides a wonderful opportunity for integrating theory knowledge and applying creative extensions.
This is the sixth in my series of videos covering historical repertoire pieces found within method books. Have you checked out "Method to Masterworks" yet? It’s your guide to smoothly transitioning your student from a method series into intermediate repertoire.
Editions to consider (in alphabetical order):
Alfred Premier Lesson book 4 (Dennis Alexander, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, Victoria McArthur, and Martha Mier)
Developing Artist Piano Literature book 1 (Randall and Nancy Faber)
Festival Collection 2 (Helen Marlais)
Hal Leonard Lessons book 4 (Barbara Kreader, Fred Kern, and Phillip Keveren)
KJOS Piano Etudes 1 or Essential Piano Repertoire 1 (Keith Snell)
Topics highlighted in the video below:
A minor basic chords/cadences
Triads and inversions and ideal fingering on these chords
Typical problem spots - m.13
The flow of perpetual motion eighth notes in 6/8 time
Syncopated pedal
Opportunity for variation and creativity
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