Estudo Brasileiro No. 5

Cacilda Borges Barbosa
Piece Duration: 2:45

About this Piece

Meter: Common Time

Phrase: Note the slur markings in the right hand that indicate the length of each musical phrase throughout the work. Most are one measure long, though some differ. Can you find them all? (Be careful not to confuse slur markings with tie markings!)

Rhythmic Duration / Rhythmic Pattern: Consistent sixteenth notes are present in this piece, from beginning to end!

Notable Passages

Time Stamp: 0:00 — 0:50
Description:

Major 2nds and minor 2nds are found here, mostly in the left hand! Can you find them all?

  • C and D
  • A and Bb
  • B and C
  • D and E
  • (Descending Chromatic Passage)
  • F and E (in the right hand)

Keywords: Interval

Time Stamp: 1:12 — 1:27
Description:

More Major and Minor 2nds are found here! This time they're played by the right hand, and they move quick! Let's find them:

  • C and B (right hand)
  • Bb and A
  • A and G
  • Ab and G
  • G and F
  • F and E
  • Eb and D
  • C and B

Keywords: Interval