Theme Op. 68, No. 34

Robert Schumann

Excerpt of Theme Op. 68, No. 34

Included in

Album for the Young Op. 68

Era

Romantic

Difficulty Level

Late Intermediate

Moods

Mysterious,

Tender

Style

Lyrical

Video

Elements

32nd Notes

Image of the 32nd Notes element

Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to half the value of one sixteenth note.

A Tempo

Image of the A Tempo element

Meter

An Italian term meaning "in time"; an indication instructing the player to return to the original tempo after a deviation.

Accidentals

Image of the Accidentals element

Intervals

Sharps, flats and naturals that do not appear in a key signature.

Crescendo and Diminuendo

Image of the Crescendo and Diminuendo element

Expression

Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).

Details

Title

Theme Op. 68, No. 34

Alternate Title

Thema

Composer

Robert Schumann

Collection

Album for the Young Op. 68

Year

1848

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

C Major

Time Signature

2/4

# of Measures

22

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Choose Good Fingerings,

Clap and Count,

Focus On Expressive Markings,

Hands Separate Practice,

Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,

Isolate Voices,

Prepare Challenging Rhythms,

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Creating a Mysterious Character,

Work on a Smooth Legato Touch