The Analysis of Duvernoy Op.176 Etude Book for Beginner’s Piano Education

Abstract

This study examines 25 etudes in the book of Jean Baptiste Duvernoy "Ecole Primaire" (Elementary Studies), Op.176, used at the beginner level piano education, in terms of tonality, measurement unit, speed terms, right and left-hand technical achievements, musical expressions, and music teaching undergraduate program achievements. In this qualitative study, descriptive analysis was employed with a literature review. In the etudes, "C Major" tone and 4/4 measurement unit were used most, and a speed term with a higher tempo than Allegro was not included. Legato in the right hand and double voice and legato in the left hand were mostly used. As musical expressions, crescendo nuance was used the most. As for music teaching undergraduate program achievements, the terms of loudness were used in all etudes, and basic technical achievements were provided at a high level. According the findings; basic tonalities and measurement units were not exceeded in the etudes, the terms suitable for the beginner level and not containing high tempo were chosen as the term of speed, the most basic and necessary techniques for both hands were included, the most basic nuances were used as a musical expression, and the etudes were suitable for the achievements of the music teaching undergraduate program.