Lilting Song Op. 68, No. 3
Included in
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Mood
Tender
Styles
Classical,
Lyrical
Video
Elements
8th Note Alberti Bass Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 8th note rhythm with a low-high-middle-high note configuration.
Five Finger Scales
Scales and Hand Positions
Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.
Left Hand Melody
Texture
A type of texture where the left hand plays the melody and the right hand plays the accompaniment for an extended period of time.
Legato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
Details
Title
Lilting Song Op. 68, No. 3
Alternate Title
Trällerliedchen
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
C Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
24
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Types
Average Students,
Students About to Quit,
Unmotivated Students
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Study the Contour of the Melody,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Expressive Phrasing,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch