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The short answer
A teaching collection returned in new editions. 100 Progressive Studies, Op. 139: No. 2 is an etude by Carl Czerny from the Romantic era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 2, an estimate.
- etude
- Romantic
- playful
History
Hofmeister's index records a sixth edition of Op. 139 with Haslinger in July and August 1836. This is evidence of the parent collection's publication life, not a sixth version of No. 2 or an exact composition date.
Sources
What to listen for
Repeated upper notes move over changing support
Hear the line continue across its repeated notes and small skips while the lower pitches change.
A recall receives a changed ending
The opening returns before a different response closes the first span. Compare their phrase directions.
A related repeated-note sequence continues
The second span uses related repetitions over lower support. Hear their connected shape rather than a uniform series of accents.
A descending reply completes the ending
The later recall leads into a changed falling response. Follow its direction to the final repeat.
How to practise it
Keep the melodic quarters moving while the supporting pair stays held.
- Keep repeated melodic notes even.
- Hold the lower support for its full duration.
How hard is it
Early progressive writing develops dependable hand coordination, even touch and clearly grouped phrases with modest increases in reading demands.
About this piece
- Collection
- The study studio
- Licence
- CC0
- Source
- musescore.com
More by Carl Czerny
- Melodic Study, Op. 840 No. 1Level 3, estimatedWith Maestro
- School of Velocity, Op. 299 No. 1Level 5, estimatedWith Maestro
- Étude in G minor, Op. 740 No. 50Level 9, estimatedWith Maestro
