Lilting Song Op. 68, No. 3

Robert Schumann

Excerpt of Lilting Song Op. 68, No. 3

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Difficulty Level

Mood

Tender

Styles

Classical,

Lyrical

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Elements

8th Note Alberti Bass Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 8th note rhythm with a low-high-middle-high note configuration.

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Five Finger Scales

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Scales

Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.

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Left Hand Melody

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Texture

A type of texture where the left hand plays the melody and the right hand plays the accompaniment for an extended period of time.

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Legato

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Expression

A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.

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Details

Title

Lilting Song Op. 68, No. 3

Alternate Title

Trällerliedchen

Composer

Robert Schumann

Collection

Album for the Young Op. 68

Year

1848

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

24

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Types

Average Students,

Students About to Quit,

Unmotivated Students

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,

Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,

Study the Contour of the Melody,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Expressive Phrasing,

Work on a Smooth Legato Touch