Piano — Practical study pieces
Impressionist · 1891

Arabesque No. 1 in E

C. DebussyL. 66 No. 1

Key
E
Time
4/4
Tempo
♩=80
AO focus
AO2

Incipit

Form

Andante con moto. Cross-rhythms (3 against 2) define the texture.

Teaching points

  • 3 vs 2 cross-rhythms
  • Pentatonic / modal flavour
  • Grade 7 audition staple
Full score ↓Public domain

Durand + Henle, PD.

Topic T11