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1890–1960 · 72 presets

20th century

Impressionism, ragtime, tango and the orchestral favourites of the last century, plus odd meters to practise.

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Pieces

Typical tempos from well-known recordings.

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  1. Clair de luneDebussy 9/8 · = 44 Adagio
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  2. Golliwogg's CakewalkDebussy 2/4 · = 88 Andante
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  3. Arabesque No. 1Debussy 4/4 · = 66 Adagio
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  4. The Little ShepherdDebussy 3/8 · = 54 Andante
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  5. Gymnopédie No. 1Satie 3/4 · = 66 Adagio
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  6. Gnossienne No. 1Satie 4/4 · = 56 Largo
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  7. Pavane for a Dead PrincessRavel 4/4 · = 54 Largo
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  8. BoléroRavel 3/4 · = 72 Adagio
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  9. The EntertainerJoplin 2/4 · = 72 Adagio
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  10. Maple Leaf RagJoplin 2/4 · = 92 Andante
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  11. Rhapsody in Blue, Andante themeGershwin 4/4 · = 60 Larghetto
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  12. Summertime (opera)Gershwin 4/4 · = 72 Adagio
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  13. Mars, the PlanetsHolst 5/4 · = 168 Vivace
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  14. Jupiter, the Planets, themeHolst 3/4 · = 76 Andante
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  15. Dance of the KnightsProkofiev 4/4 · = 92 Andante
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  16. Peter and the Wolf, Peter's themeProkofiev 4/4 · = 120 Allegro
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  17. LibertangoPiazzolla 8/8 · 3+3+2 · = 230 Moderato
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  18. OblivionPiazzolla 4/4 · = 56 Largo
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  19. Hoe-Down, RodeoCopland 2/4 · = 116 Moderato
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  20. Simple Gifts, Appalachian SpringCopland 2/4 · = 72 Adagio
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  21. Sabre DanceKhachaturian 2/4 · = 160 Vivace
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  22. Waltz No. 2Shostakovich 3/4 · = 132 Allegro
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  23. Adagio for StringsBarber 4/4 · = 40 Largo
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  24. Romanian Folk Dances, No. 1Bartók 2/4 · = 80 Andante
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  25. Mikrokosmos, Bulgarian RhythmBartók 7/8 · = 180 Andante
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  26. O FortunaOrff 3/4 · = 60 Larghetto
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  27. Ballet Mécanique grooveAntheil 4/4 · = 132 Allegro
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  28. Tango, EspañaAlbéniz 2/4 · = 66 Adagio
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  29. AsturiasAlbéniz 6/8 · = 72 Moderato
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  30. Spartacus, AdagioKhachaturian 4/4 · = 52 Largo
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Odd meters

Folk and modern groupings, slow to fast. Count the groups, not the beats.

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  1. 5/8 (2+3) 120 5/8 · = 120 Larghetto
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  2. 5/8 (2+3) 140 5/8 · = 140 Adagio
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  3. 5/8 (2+3) 160 5/8 · = 160 Andante
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  4. 5/8 (2+3) 180 5/8 · = 180 Andante
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  5. 5/8 (2+3) 200 5/8 · = 200 Andante
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  6. 5/8 (2+3) 220 5/8 · = 220 Moderato
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  7. 5/8 (2+3) 240 5/8 · = 240 Allegro
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  8. 5/8 (3+2) 120 5/8 · 3+2 · = 120 Larghetto
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  9. 5/8 (3+2) 140 5/8 · 3+2 · = 140 Adagio
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  10. 5/8 (3+2) 160 5/8 · 3+2 · = 160 Andante
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  11. 5/8 (3+2) 180 5/8 · 3+2 · = 180 Andante
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  12. 5/8 (3+2) 200 5/8 · 3+2 · = 200 Andante
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  13. 5/8 (3+2) 220 5/8 · 3+2 · = 220 Moderato
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  14. 5/8 (3+2) 240 5/8 · 3+2 · = 240 Allegro
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  15. 7/8 (2+2+3) 140 7/8 · = 140 Adagio
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  16. 7/8 (2+2+3) 160 7/8 · = 160 Andante
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  17. 7/8 (2+2+3) 180 7/8 · = 180 Andante
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  18. 7/8 (2+2+3) 200 7/8 · = 200 Andante
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  19. 7/8 (2+2+3) 220 7/8 · = 220 Moderato
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  20. 7/8 (2+2+3) 240 7/8 · = 240 Allegro
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  21. 7/8 (2+2+3) 260 7/8 · = 260 Allegro
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  22. 7/8 (3+2+2) 140 7/8 · 3+2+2 · = 140 Adagio
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  23. 7/8 (3+2+2) 160 7/8 · 3+2+2 · = 160 Andante
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  24. 7/8 (3+2+2) 180 7/8 · 3+2+2 · = 180 Andante
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  25. 7/8 (3+2+2) 200 7/8 · 3+2+2 · = 200 Andante
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  26. 7/8 (3+2+2) 220 7/8 · 3+2+2 · = 220 Moderato
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  27. 7/8 (3+2+2) 240 7/8 · 3+2+2 · = 240 Allegro
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  28. 7/8 (3+2+2) 260 7/8 · 3+2+2 · = 260 Allegro
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  29. 9/8 (2+2+2+3) 160 9/8 · 2+2+2+3 · = 160 Andante
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  30. 9/8 (2+2+2+3) 180 9/8 · 2+2+2+3 · = 180 Andante
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  31. 9/8 (2+2+2+3) 200 9/8 · 2+2+2+3 · = 200 Andante
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  32. 9/8 (2+2+2+3) 220 9/8 · 2+2+2+3 · = 220 Moderato
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  33. 9/8 (2+2+2+3) 240 9/8 · 2+2+2+3 · = 240 Allegro
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  34. 9/8 (2+2+2+3) 260 9/8 · 2+2+2+3 · = 260 Allegro
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  35. 9/8 (2+2+2+3) 280 9/8 · 2+2+2+3 · = 280 Allegro
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  36. 11/8 (2+2+3+2+2) 160 11/8 · 2+2+3+2+2 · = 160 Andante
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  37. 11/8 (2+2+3+2+2) 180 11/8 · 2+2+3+2+2 · = 180 Andante
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  38. 11/8 (2+2+3+2+2) 200 11/8 · 2+2+3+2+2 · = 200 Andante
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  39. 11/8 (2+2+3+2+2) 220 11/8 · 2+2+3+2+2 · = 220 Moderato
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  40. 11/8 (2+2+3+2+2) 240 11/8 · 2+2+3+2+2 · = 240 Allegro
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  41. 11/8 (2+2+3+2+2) 260 11/8 · 2+2+3+2+2 · = 260 Allegro
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  42. 11/8 (2+2+3+2+2) 280 11/8 · 2+2+3+2+2 · = 280 Allegro
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Tempos are typical practice values from common recordings and teaching editions, unless a preset says “Composer's mark”. Song tempos are those of the studio recordings, rounded. Editions, performers and live versions differ — treat them as a starting point.