Elementary Studies, Op. 176 No. 13
About this arrangement
Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy taught piano at the Paris Conservatoire. His Op. 176, École primaire, is a set of 25 elementary studies, each built on one skill.
Practise the left hand alone until the runs are even, then add the right hand and hold its half notes for their full length. The left hand alternates pp and p with small swells and fades, so shape each run.
Start with short loops.
Use the section list as a practice map. Start at 50% tempo, loop one section, then return to the full piece once the hand shape feels stable.
Choose Right or Left to focus on one hand. Wait for note checks the highlighted notes as you play them on the screen or a connected MIDI keyboard.
Before you practice.
01 What level is Duvernoy Op. 176 No. 13?
Late beginner. It is mainly a left-hand study, with easy right-hand chords.
02 How long is it?
Our edition has 24 bars.
03 What should I practise first?
The left hand in bars 1-4, slowly and legato.