First Loss Op. 68, No. 16

Robert Schumann

Excerpt of First Loss Op. 68, No. 16

Era

Difficulty Level

Mood

Sad

Style

Romantic

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Elements

8th Note Parallel 3rds

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Intervals

A series of any amount or quality of blocked 3rd intervals that are played in one hand and move up or down in primarily 8th note rhythms.

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A Tempo

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Meter

An Italian term meaning "in time"; an indication instructing the player to return to the original tempo after a deviation.

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Chord Inversions

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Chords

Chords with alternate ordering of their tones where the root is placed either in the middle or at the top of the chord.

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Clef Changes

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Notation

More than one clef used in a staff in a single piece or movement.

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Details

Title

First Loss Op. 68, No. 16

Composer

Robert Schumann

Collection

Album for the Young Op. 68

Year

1848

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

E Minor

Time Signature

2/4

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Choose Good Fingerings,

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Hands Separate Practice,

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Expressive Phrasing,

Work on a Smooth Legato Touch