Italian Mariner's Song Op. 68, No. 36

Robert Schumann

Excerpt of Italian Mariner's Song Op. 68, No. 36

Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Energetic,

Triumphant

Style

Romantic

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Elements

1st and 2nd Endings

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Notation

Symbols that indicate different measures to play during repeated sections.

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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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Broken Octave Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses broken octave intervals with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

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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

Italian Mariner's Song Op. 68, No. 36

Alternate Title

Lied italienischer Marinari

Composer

Robert Schumann

Collection

Album for the Young Op. 68

Year

1847

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

G Minor

Time Signature

6/8

# of Measures

51

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Hands Separate Practice,

Isolate the Thumb,

Slow Practice,

Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch