Little Fugue Op. 68, No. 40

Robert Schumann

Excerpt of Little Fugue Op. 68, No. 40

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Difficulty Level

Mood

Happy

Style

Classical

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Elements

16th Notes

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Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.

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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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Compound Time Signature

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Meter

A time signature where the fundamental beat is subdivided in groupings of three instead of two.

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Contrary Motion

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Texture

A type of texture where the contour of the notes in one hand is the exact opposite to that of the other hand as they play simultaneously.

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Details

Title

Little Fugue Op. 68, No. 40

Alternate Title

Kleine Fuge

Composer

Robert Schumann

Collection

Album for the Young Op. 68

Year

1848

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

A Major

Time Signatures

2/4,

6/8

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Hands Separate Practice,

Isolate Voices,

Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms,

Play Small Segments,

Slow Practice