Hunting Song Op. 68, No. 7
Robert Schumann
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Era
Difficulty Level
Mood
Style
Blocked 3rds
Intervals
Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 3rd of any quality.
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Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses repeating blocked 3rds in a single position with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
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Meter
A time signature where the fundamental beat is subdivided in groupings of three instead of two.
SearchExtended Hand Positions
Hand and Finger Techniques
Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.
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Expression
An indication instructing the player to play very loudly; louder than forte.
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Texture
A type texture that occurs when the contour, distance, and speed of the notes in one hand matches that of the other hand as they play together.
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Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.
SearchTies
Rhythm
Symbols indicating that two notes are to be played as one with the value equal to their sum.
SearchTitle
Hunting Song Op. 68, No. 7
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
28
Student Types
Teaching Tips
Hands Separate Practice,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Play Small Segments,
Study the Contour of the Melody,
Work on Creating a Mysterious Character,
Work on Dropping Into the Keys With Full Arm Weight,
Work on Getting the Correct Style