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Romantic · etude

Innocence

Friedrich Burgmüller · Level 3, estimated · With Maestro

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Innocence: expression meets technique. Innocence is an etude by Friedrich Burgmüller from the Romantic era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 3, an estimate.

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  • etude
  • Romantic
  • gentle

Also known as Burgmuller Op. 100 No. 5.

History

Innocence is part of Burgmüller's 25 studies, Op. 100, first published in 1851. Written with small hands in mind, the collection combines technical study with musical expression.

Sources

What to listen for

  1. Runs give a graceful start

    Listen to the opening runs as a graceful phrase rather than a march.

  2. The later music changes its step

    The later march-like material changes character. Compare its firmer step with the opening runs.

How to practise it

Even short groups over changing accompaniment

  1. Shape the short groups
  2. Keep accompaniment releases clear

How hard is it

Level 3, estimated

Innocence is a relative early-study target: prioritize an even line and coordinated accompaniment rather than speed.

About this piece

Graphite and sepia interpretation of Friedrich Burgmüller with a receding crown, dark side curls and beard, wearing a nineteenth-century coat against ivory paper.
An illustration, not a portrait
Collection
The study studio
Licence
Public Domain
Source
mutopiaproject.org

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With Maestro

Play it, slow it down, hear where you land

Even short groups over changing accompaniment

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