Elementary Studies, Op. 176 No. 18
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.
Keep the eighth notes legato and even, and notice the G sharps of A minor. In the marcato bars, play the staccato notes short and firm, then return to a soft legato touch when the opening comes back.
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. 18?
Late beginner. It has 56 bars and switches between legato and staccato.
02 How long is it?
Our edition has 56 bars in 3/4.
03 What key is it in?
A minor, with no sharps or flats in the key signature and G sharp added in the music.