Mignon Op. 68, No. 35
Robert Schumann
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Era
Difficulty Level
Mood
Style
1st and 2nd Endings
Notation
Symbols that indicate different measures to play during repeated sections.
Search8th Note Broken Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 8th note rhythm with broken chords, in varying note configurations.
SearchCrescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
SearchIntermediate Single Note Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern where only one note is played at a time but with large intervals, many hand positions, and complex rhythms.
SearchIntermediate Two Voices in One Hand
Texture
A type of texture where one or both hands play more than one voice at a time with large intervals, many hand positions, and complex rhythms.
SearchLegato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
SearchRitardando
Meter
An Italian term meaning "delaying"; an indication instructing the player to decrease speed, often gradually.
SearchSustain Pedal
Expression
Also called the damper pedal, it is the rightmost pedal on the piano and used to sustain notes by moving the dampers away from the strings.
SearchTitle
Mignon Op. 68, No. 35
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
33
Student Types
Teaching Tips
Block the Broken Chords,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Isolate Voices,
Study the Contour of the Melody,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Expressive Phrasing