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D. Large-Value Septuplets

Two-Part Exercises

The exercises below are both two-part exercises and feature septuplets spread over multiple beats. Exercise 9D-1 features septuplets over two half-note beats, while Exercise 9D-2 features septuplets over three quarter-note beats. The same strategies for performing large-value quintuplets apply to large-value septuplets.

Exercise 9D-1: Gustav Mahler, Symphony Number 3, Movement 4

Excerpt from Gustav Mahler, Symphony Number 3, Movement 4
Top staff: horns (concert pitch). Bottom staff: violins. Rehearsal number 5. Public domain.

Exercise 9D-2: Igor Stravinsky, Petrushka

Excerpt from Igor Stravinsky, Petrushka
Top staff: piccolo and oboe. Bottom staff: bassoons, cellos, and double basses. Rehearsal number 3. Public domain.

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