La Captive, Op. 40 No. 1

Composer

Key

G Minor

Nationality

American


Time Signature

4/4

Stylistic Period

Level

4

Annotation

Range: G3-B5

Tempo: Largo con molto espressione

Left Hand

(Marked sul G. If played sul G this is a Level 7)

  • Can be played in 1st – 3rd position on all G and D strings.
  • Natural harmonics at the end – G4, D5, G5, B5, D6
  • Great for vibrato and tone development.

Bowing

  • Legato
  • 3 tied whole notes of open G marked piano
  • Dynamic range from piano through mezzo forte.

Rhythm

  • Ties and syncopation
  • Eighth note subdivision and triplet subdivision in the same measure

Recording

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Product Cover look inside Three Pieces Op. 40, Nos 1--3. Composed by Amy Marcy Beach (1867-1944). Arranged by Lynne Latham. Latham Music. Book. Latham Music Enterprises #36-52720005. Published by Latham Music Enterprises (AP.36-52720005).

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