How to Teach Grieg Little Troll

Today we’re talking about how to teach Little Troll Op.71, No.3 (also known as Puck) from Edvard Grieg’s Lyric Pieces. This is a fast, programmatic piece that students enjoy playing.

Please note that I have two other videos featuring selections from the Lyric Pieces:

1. Sailor's Song Op.68, No.1

2. Watchman’s Song Op.12, No.3

Recommended editions:

• Festival Collection book 6 (Helen Marlais)

• KJOS Grieg Selected Lyric Pieces For Piano (Keith Snell)

• Henle urtext - Complete Lyric Pieces or Grieg: At the Piano

Syllabus listings for difficulty level:

• Illinois AIM Level 8

• Jane Magrath Level 8

Topics highlighted in the video below:

• E-flat minor key signature - C-flats! Also F-flats show up towards the end

• Chromatic movement with many accidentals

• Fast finger technique - decision on fingering

• Rhythm and meter

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