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Hommage à S. Pickwick Esq.: Prelude Book II No. 9 is a prelude by Claude Debussy from the Late Romantic and Impressionist era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 8, an estimate.
- prelude
- Late Romantic and Impressionist
- grand
- playful
- octaves
Also known as (Homage to S. Pickwick Esq. P. P. M. P. C.)No 9 from Préludes Book 2; Préludes Livre 2.
History
Low octave pairs introduce a grave character before a fuller response. The later Aimable instruction invites a change of tone, making contrast more useful than constant solemnity.
Sources
How to practise it
- Balance the opening low octave pairs as one gesture.
How hard is it
Level 8, estimated
Octave support grows into layered chords and later tuplets; character changes require developed articulation.
About this piece
- Licence
- cc-zero
- Source
- musescore.com
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