Alla Tarantella
by Edward MacDowell · Op. 39 No. 2 · Excerpt
2 versions of this piece. This one: The composer's own notes, only part of the piece.
Alla Tarantella
Edward MacDowell
2 versions of this piece. This one: The composer's own notes, only part of the piece.
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About Alla Tarantella (Excerpt)
Piano sheet music for Alla Tarantella (Excerpt) by Edward MacDowell, free to view and play along. Grade 4 (Intermediate (Grade 4)) piece suitable for students at about grade 4 level.
"Alla Tarantella (Excerpt)" by Edward MacDowell is a grade 4-level piano piece with a duration of approximately 36 seconds. A Grade 4 piece featuring sixteenth notes, triplets, and a larger repertoire of techniques. Suitable for confident intermediate players. This arrangement is ideal for pianists with 3-4 years of experience. Edward MacDowell's composition showcases sixteenth notes and triplets and key signatures up to 4 sharps/flats, making it an excellent choice for developing these essential skills.
Alla Tarantella is a lively piano piece by Edward MacDowell, showcasing the rhythmic and melodic elements of the tarantella dance. This work is part of MacDowell's suite and reflects his romantic style, combining technical challenges with expressive musicality.
Is it right for you?
Who it's for
- Students at about Grade 4 level
- Self-taught pianists with solid fundamentals
- Those comfortable with varied repertoire
- Players looking to expand their technique
Skill level: Grade 4
- Level
- Intermediate (Grade 4)
- Experience
- 3-4 years
- Length
- 36 seconds
What you'll learn
Technical skills
- Scales and arpeggios
- Sixteenth note passages
- Triplet patterns
- Independent hand movement
- Pedal technique
- Varied articulation
Musical concepts
- Sixteenth notes and triplets
- Key signatures up to 4 sharps/flats
- Expressive dynamics
- Tempo variations (ritardando, accelerando)
- Musical phrasing
How long it takes
To learn
3-5 weeks with dedicated practice
Practice time
30-60 minutes daily
To master
6-10 weeks to performance-ready
Practice tips
- Analyze the piece structure before starting
- Practice difficult sections at half tempo
- Focus on musical expression, not just notes
- Record yourself to identify areas for improvement
- Work on maintaining consistent tempo