Bastian Lit 1: Ecossaise in G and Staccatissimo Wedges

This post includes lesson plans and activities that correlate with Ecossaise in G by Beethoven WoO23 in Bastian Lit Vol 1.

Music Samples and History

 An ecossaise is an energetic country dance in 2/2. Listen for the "Jump-Drops" in the Ecossaise in G by Beethoven WoO23. What do you imagine the dancers doing during this part of the music?

Watch the Practice Tips Video Tutorial for Beethoven Ecossaise-(BAPDARP) and pause as you implement her practice tips on the keyboard.

• Right Hand Alone (8:25). Circle or Highlight G Major and a minor hand shift spots in your music.  Measure 2 Jump Drop Fingering 2-5, Measure 13-14
• Left Hand Alone (10:20). First block the left-hand chord patterns.
• Practice Hands Together Slowly (15:00) Articulation Staccato vs Staccatissimo Think "Hot Keys"
• Add Dynamics and Shaping (20:10)
• Pedal (22:00) - optional suggestions for adding pedal
• Style and Mood (23:50) - Add Rubato

Beethoven Ecossaise Tutorial Video 2 - Once you can play hands together slowly, fine tune the Technique and Choreography as you watch this second video emphasizing technique motions.

• RH Wrist Circles (3:19)
• LH Large Leaps Rotation (6:52)

More Intermediate Piano Practice Tips and Concepts

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Bapdarp: A Systematic Practice Approach