C. Beat-Level Septuplets

Nick Schumacher; James Sullivan

C. Beat-Level Septuplets

Single-Line Exercises

The same strategies used for accurate performance of beat-level quintuplets apply for septuplets as well. This includes both single-line septuplets and septuplets superimposed over other divisions.

Exercises 9C-1 and 9C-2 feature septuplets intermixed with other divisions of the beat. Exercise 9C-3 features septuplets at the level of a subdivision of the beat.

Exercise 9C-1: Darius Milhaud, Symphonic Suite Number 2, Movement 5, Final

Excerpt from Darius Milhaud, Symphonic Suite Number 2, Movement 5, Final — Oboe. Two measures before rehearsal number 69.

Exercise 9C-2: Ralph Vaughan Williams, The Lark Ascending

Excerpt from Ralph Vaughan Williams, The Lark Ascending — Solo violin. Third measure of rehearsal letter N. Public domain.

Exercise 9C-3: Claude Debussy, Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp, Movement 3, Final

Excerpt from Claude Debussy, Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp, Movement 3, Final — Flute. Rehearsal number 23. Public domain.

Two-Part Exercise

Exercise 9C-4 features septuplets superimposed over eighth notes, producing seven-against-two.

Exercise 9C-4: Frédéric Chopin, Prelude for Piano, Opus 28, Number 15

Excerpt from Frédéric Chopin, Prelude for Piano, Opus 28, Number 15 — Beginning. Public domain.

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