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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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