The Horseman Op. 68, No. 23

Robert Schumann

Excerpt of The Horseman Op. 68, No. 23

Era

Romantic

Difficulty Level

Late Intermediate

Moods

Energetic,

Stormy

Style

Romantic

Theme

Animals

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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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Blocked Chord Accompaniment

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Accompaniment Patterns

A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses major and minor triads with simple or slow-moving rhythms.

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Clef Changes

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Notes and 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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Details

Title

The Horseman Op. 68, No. 23

Alternate Title

Reiterstück

Composer

Robert Schumann

Collection

Album for the Young Op. 68

Year

1848

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

D Minor

Time Signature

6/8

# of Measures

53

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Types

Ambitious Students,

Average Students

Teaching Tips

Hands Separate Practice,

Isolate Voices,

Map Out Hand Position Shifts