Scheherazade Op. 68, No. 32

Robert Schumann

Excerpt of Scheherazade Op. 68, No. 32

Era

Difficulty Level

Moods

Dreamy,

Melancholic

Style

Classical

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Elements

8th Notes

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Rhythm

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

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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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Broken Chords

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Chords

Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

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Chromatic Scale

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Scales

A scale comprised of only semitones which uses all 12 notes.

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Details

Title

Scheherazade Op. 68, No. 32

Alternate Title

Sheherazade

Composer

Robert Schumann

Collection

Album for the Young Op. 68

Year

1848

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

A Minor

Time Signature

4/4

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Isolate Voices,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Expressive Phrasing,

Work on a Smooth Legato Touch