Composer

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Claude Debussy

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Etude

Compose Date

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1915

Average_duration

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20:24

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Claude Debussy's Études (6), Book 1, L. 136/1-6 is a collection of six piano pieces that were composed between 1915 and 1917. The work was premiered in Paris in 1916, with Debussy himself performing the pieces. The Études are considered to be some of Debussy's most challenging and innovative works for the piano. The first Étude, "Pour les cinq doigts" (For the five fingers), is a technical exercise that focuses on the use of all five fingers of the hand. The piece is characterized by its rapid arpeggios and chromatic runs, which require a high level of dexterity and precision from the performer. The second Étude, "Pour les tierces" (For thirds), is a study in the use of thirds in piano playing. The piece is marked by its flowing, lyrical melody and its use of parallel thirds in both hands. The piece requires a delicate touch and a strong sense of phrasing from the performer. The third Étude, "Pour les quartes" (For fourths), is a study in the use of fourths in piano playing. The piece is characterized by its dissonant harmonies and its use of parallel fourths in both hands. The piece requires a strong sense of rhythm and a precise touch from the performer. The fourth Étude, "Pour les sixtes" (For sixths), is a study in the use of sixths in piano playing. The piece is marked by its flowing, legato melody and its use of parallel sixths in both hands. The piece requires a delicate touch and a strong sense of phrasing from the performer. The fifth Étude, "Pour les octaves" (For octaves), is a technical exercise that focuses on the use of octaves in piano playing. The piece is characterized by its rapid octave runs and its use of dissonant harmonies. The piece requires a high level of dexterity and precision from the performer. The sixth and final Étude, "Pour les huit doigts" (For the eight fingers), is a technical exercise that focuses on the use of the first and second fingers of each hand. The piece is characterized by its rapid, staccato passages and its use of dissonant harmonies. The piece requires a high level of dexterity and precision from the performer. Overall, Debussy's Études (6), Book 1, L. 136/1-6 is a challenging and innovative work that showcases the composer's mastery of the piano and his ability to push the boundaries of traditional piano technique. The pieces require a high level of technical skill and musical sensitivity from the performer, making them a favorite among advanced pianists.

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