The slur markings are quite important in this canon since they give a lot of guidance regarding phrasing and articulation. Off-beat tenuto markings also need to be followed closely. A few dotted rhythms appear in both hands and can be tricky. Students should pick a comfortable tempo and play with a confident tone in order to portray the perky character.
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200 Piccoli Canoni a due parti, Op. 14 can be purchased here
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Caroline Krause, Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates Fellow