How to Teach Kabalevsky’s Song Op.27, No.2

Today, we’re discussing how to teach Song Op.27, No. 2 from Kabalevsky's Thirty Pieces for Children. Kabalevsky once wrote that all pedagogical music could be categorized as song, dance, and march. This piece is a wonderful example of a beautiful song written for students.

Check out my hour-long workshop about Kabalevsky here: ⤵️

Recommended Editions:

• Schirmer Performance Edition: Kabalevsky Selected Piano Pieces Elementary-Upper Elementary (Walters)

• KJOS Piano Repertoire Romantic and 20th Century Level 2 (Snell)

I discovered these lovely books when preparing for my Kabalevsky workshop. Purchase them here: 

Elementary to Upper Elementary Level  🎵  Early Intermediate Level  🎵  Intermediate Level 

Syllabus listings for difficulty level:

• RCM Level 2

• Illinois AIM Level 5

• Jane Magrath Level 3

Required knowledge/skills for the video below:

• E minor key signature and scale patterns

• Melody and accompaniment - LH gets the melody 25% of the time. Lines should be clear and beautifully shaped

• Parallel thirds with chromaticism and 2-note or longer slurs (fingering)

• Dynamics

• Expression: what is this song about?

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