How to Teach Gurlitt Etude Op.82, No.65
Today we’re talking about how to teach the Etude Op.82, No.65 by Cornelius Gurlitt, often given descriptive titles such as “The Midnight Gallop” or “Night Journey.” This is an evocative etude in left-hand melody.
This is the seventh 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 5 (Dennis Alexander, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, Victoria McArthur, and Martha Mier)
Festival Collection 2 titled “Night Journey” (Helen Marlais)
Piano Safari Repertoire 3 titled "The Midnight Gallop" (Katherine Fisher and Julie Hague)
KJOS Piano Etudes 3 or Essential Piano Repertoire 3 titled “The Storm” (Keith Snell)
Topics highlighted in the video below:
D minor key signature
RH is quite easy - 2nds and 3rds
Big range of melody including broken octaves - fingering is important
Phrasing
Balance between the hands
Tempo
Evocative piece - students can decide on a descriptive title
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