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Tusenfryd, Op. 5 No. 2

by Anna Lindeman · arranged by David Blackwell

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Duration
1'56''
Publisher
ABRSM
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An arrangement by David Blackwell of Tusenfryd, the second of Anna Lindeman's Four Piano Pieces, Op. 5. Lindeman (1859-1938) was a Norwegian composer and teacher whose many piano pieces were important in the music education of children and young people, according to Norsk biografisk leksikon. The arrangement is List A piece 2 for ABRSM Grade 4 cello in the syllabus from 2024.

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Level rubric

Intermediate

Left Hand

  • Fluent in positions 1–4 with confident shifts & reliable intonation.
  • Introduce 5th position via scales/études.
  • Learn tenor clef for higher passages.
  • Early exposure to thumb position basics.
  • Refine combined shifting & extensions.
  • Advance double stops (two‑note chords).
  • Refine vibrato for expressive shaping.

Right Hand

  • High control over multiple bow strokes.
  • Advanced spiccato for fast passages; reliable sautillé.
  • Apply martelé at frog and mid‑bow.
  • Execute rapid string crossings with minimal arm movement.
  • Adjust contact point to modulate tone.
  • Introduce complex bow patterns & chord rolling.

Rhythm & Musicality

  • Faster tempos & varied meter challenges.
  • Tackle compound meters, intricate ornaments & syncopation.
  • Deepen expressive phrasing; analyze piece structure.
  • Clear dynamic contrasts; introduce slight rubato.
  • Enhance ensemble sensitivity.

Levels are approximate guides, not strict requirements.

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