anonymous / unknown : あひるのさんぽ(アメリカ民謡)
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Genre:Folk and ethnic music arrangements
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Author : Ooi, Kazurou
Last Updated: May 14, 2024
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Author : Ooi, Kazurou
It is important to feel this piece in 2/2 time, playing it joyfully, cheerfully, and vividly. If not played on the piano, what instruments would be suitable? The melody and accompaniment parts might even use different instruments. Please consider such possibilities.
Set the tempo to one that feels natural when perceived in 2 beats per measure. Vary the dynamics between measures 1-4 and 5-8. Since the note C always appears at the end of a phrase, be careful not to accent it. For the melody G E C G E C in measures 1-2 and 5-6, play the Gs strongest and the Cs most softly.
In measures 3-4 and 7-8, perceive the phrases in two-measure units.
For the D-D-D in measures 3 and 7, it would be good to play the first two Ds staccato. Similarly, the Cs in measures 9-11 should also be played staccato.
On a personal note, for the seven Cs in measures 9-10, the author would vary the dynamics.
Author : Kumamoto, Ryohei
Last Updated: October 9, 2024
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Author : Kumamoto, Ryohei
The structure is binary form.
- A [a (measures 1-4) + a (measures 5-8)]
- B [b (measures 9-12)] (with repeat)
In the large section A, the identical four-measure phrase 'a' is repeated to form an eight-measure section. In the large section B, the four-measure phrase 'b' is repeated using a repeat sign. The only difference between the two is the presence or absence of a repeat sign; in both cases, a four-measure phrase is repeated.
In 'a' and 'b', the motif has a two-part structure, and the latter half of 'a' (measures 3-4) is also shared in 'b'. Therefore, it is difficult to create expressive differences for an identical motif, making it crucial to express the differences in the first half of the phrase.
In particular, the motif in measures 9-10 of phrase 'b', which leaps down an octave, is reminiscent of a motif found in Haydn's sonatas (Sonata No. 50 in D major, first movement, first theme). I personally believe that sharing such motifs, which are unrelated yet can evoke associations, serves as an excellent introduction to more substantial Classical works in an educational context. Therefore, they should be actively used in lessons rather than excluded simply because they are not directly related.
Polyphony is not observed in this piece; it is entirely structured as an accompaniment to the main melody, so there is no need to seek polyphonic nuances in the accompaniment (left hand). On the other hand, the open fifth of the tonic chord (I) in the first half of the theme, with its characteristically powerful sound, can evoke images of a duck's quack or a marching bravery. While various images can be derived from this interval, it would be beneficial to encourage the actual performer (student) to expand upon these images in line with the piece's title.
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yamaha music foundation & yamaha music media corporation: あひるのさんぽ(NEWなかよしピアノ2) C-Dur
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