Description
No. 12 is an intermediate study characterized by well-balanced phrasing and a singing melody. Despite lasting under a minute, it contains 708 notes, calling for smooth playing with clear awareness of phrase boundaries. It offers a good feel for the symmetrical formal balance typical of the Classical style.
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Sheet Music
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About the Composer
Anton Diabelli (1781-1858)
Anton Diabelli (1781-1858) was an Austrian composer and music publisher. He is best remembered for the waltz theme that inspired Beethoven's monumental Diabelli Variations. Diabelli also wrote a large body of educational piano pieces, and this site features 32 of his works, including selections from his '28 Melodische Übungsstücke.'
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