How to Teach Beethoven Bagatelle

Today we’re talking about how to teach Beethoven’s Bagatelle in D Major Op.119, No.3. This is a fast, fun, “dual personality” piece that can build an intermediate student’s technique.

Recommended editions:

• Encore! book 2 (Magrath) -

  • ➡️ Check out my FREE listening resource for the Encore! books here

• Henle urtext Beethoven Complete Bagatelles

Syllabus listings for difficulty level:

• Illinois AIM Level 9

• Jane Magrath Level 8

Topics highlighted in the video below:

• D Major tonality

• Form A B A Coda

• Four-note chords

• 3/8 time signature a l’Allemande

• Ties and finger substitution

• Problem spot: trill at m.23

• Problem spot: m.62-65

• Pedal

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