Piano Tutorial - Burgmüller Op.100 Exercise N°21 L'Harmine des anges - with free score in PDF

Hi everyone, welcome to this music tutorial! Today we will explore one of Friedrich Burgmüller's most fascinating and delicate compositions: "L'harmonie des anges." This song, translated as "The Harmony of Angels," will transport us to a world of heavenly melodies and graceful harmonies.
In this video, I will guide you step by step through this fascinating piece, with practical examples, free sheet music and advice on the piano technique to use.
"L'harmonie des anges" is a piano composition written in the 19th century, at the height of the Romantic period. This song perfectly captures the ethereal and light atmosphere of the angels, with its fluid melodies and delicate chords. It is an excellent choice for intermediate pianists, who wish to explore the Romantic repertoire without dealing with extreme technical complexities.
📚 *Free sheet music:* You can download the complete sheet music of "L'harmonie des anges" for free from the link in the description below. Be sure to follow this as you work on the song to keep track of the notes and chords.
*How much technique is there in this song?*
Before we start playing this piece, let's take a look at some relevant technical passages that you will find within "L'harmonie des anges":
1. Legato and Control of Expression: This piece requires impeccable legate and subtle control of expression to make the melodies smooth and singable. Paying attention to emotional dynamics and nuances is essential to communicating the angelic atmosphere.
2. Arpeggios and Fast Passages: You will find different sections with arpeggios and fast passages. Practicing the precision of the fingers and the coordination between the hands is essential to maintain the lightness and grace of the piece.
2. Contrasting Dynamics: Burgmüller uses contrasting dynamics to create tension and emotion. Be sure to clearly execute these volume changes to bring the different sections of the song to life.
3. Rubato and Personal Expression: Don't be afraid to add your own personal touch to the song. Rubato, or flexible rhythm, can be used to emphasize emotion and musical nuance.
🎯 *Teaching Approach:* In the video, we will start with a detailed performance at normal speed, which will give you an idea of how the finished song should sound. Next, we will tackle the separate hands exercise, focusing on the precision of the fingers and coordination between the hands. Then, step by step, we'll dive into playing HT at both a slower and normal speed, tackling the more challenging passages with practical advice.
I hope this tutorial helps you explore and master Bürgmuller's "L'harmonie des anges". Write in the comments if you have any questions or if there's anything else you'd like me to focus on in the future. Good practice and have fun playing this engaging piece!
🔗 *Link to the score:* www.musicsheet...
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Index
0:00 with hands together in time
2:07 right hand
5:42 left hand
9:17 with hands together slowly
12.47 ending theme
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