How To Teach Grieg Sailor's Song

Today we’re talking about how to teach one of Edvard Grieg’s Lyric Pieces - the big-sounding Sailor’s Song Op.68, No.1. This is great vehicle for helping your student improve his or her octave and big chord technique.

Recommended editions:

• Classics Alive! book 2

• Masterpieces with Flair book 2

Syllabus listings for difficulty level:

• Illinois AIM Level 8

• Jane Magrath Level 5

Skills and knowledge required to play the A section well:

• Octave technique

• 4-note chords

• Double thirds

• Dynamic shifts; big, full, warm fortissimo sound

• Effective use of pedal

• Management of ritards m.32, m.35-36

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