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Fifty studies, many different objectives. Étude in G minor, Op. 740 No. 50 is an etude by Carl Czerny. PlayPiano puts it at Level 9, an estimate.
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Also known as Czerny: Etude in G minor Op. 740 no. 50.
History
Alfred's Palmer-edition description explains that Op. 740's studies have stated objectives ranging from quiet-hand evenness to bravura touch. This gives No. 50 collection-level pedagogical context; the page does not establish its own specific goal or a difficulty grade.
Sources
What to listen for
Broken figures return higher
Strong broken figures recur in a higher register. Hear their familiar shape through the changed placement.
Repeated groups widen the register
Repeated pitch groups expand the register. Follow the growth across the groups, not only their individual attacks.
The opening returns with a changed answer
Opening material is recalled before different responses. Compare the return with its first continuation.
The last drive moves upward
The impetuoso-marked continuation rises into strong final chords. Hear the ascent gather into the close.
How to practise it
Shape the wide arpeggiation above independently timed bass.
- Practise small overlapping groups of the ascent and return separately.
- Count the lower long-short rhythm alone, then add the upper run slowly.
- Connect the examined phrase at a comfortable tempo while keeping its stated layers and releases distinct.
How hard is it
A demanding dexterity study requires sustained evenness, advanced coordination and relaxed control at the intended tempo rather than mere slow completion.
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
