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Glinka, Mikhail Ivanovich : Polka d-moll G. vi, 250

Work Overview

Music ID : 6462
Composition Year：1849　
Publication Year：1878
First Publisher：モスクワ
Instrumentation：Piano Solo　
Genre：polka
Total Playing Time：0 min 40 sec
Copyright：Public Domain

Commentary (1)

Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: May 30, 2025
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Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

Polka is a dance music with various types, but it is fundamentally characterized by its light and lively tempo in 2/4 time. A distinctive feature of Glinka's Polka is the accent on the second beat, which should be emphasized.

Given the relatively light tempo, the left-hand accompaniment should proceed smoothly without delay. For young children playing this piece, the left-hand E-G-A chord appearing in measures 3 and 7 might be challenging to grasp. While fingerings 1-2-4 might seem convenient for this E-G-A chord, it is strongly advised not to involve the 5th finger. This is because the bass A on the downbeat is played with the 5th finger, and immediately using the 5th finger again would create difficulty.

Fingering Suggestion

The author suggests an alternative: if the E-G-A chord can be played using only fingers 1 and 2, this would be the simplest fingering. In this approach, finger 1 plays both G and A, while finger 2 plays E. Please try this.

Although in a minor key, play with a sense of enjoyment and lightness.

Writer: Ooi, Kazurou

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