Remembrance Op. 68, No. 28
Robert Schumann
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Style
16th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.
Search1st and 2nd Endings
Notation
Symbols that indicate different measures to play during repeated sections.
Search8th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
SearchA Tempo
Meter
An Italian term meaning "in time"; an indication instructing the player to return to the original tempo after a deviation.
SearchAnacrusis
Meter
Sometimes called upbeats or pickup notes; a note or series of notes that precede and give stress to the first downbeat of a piece.
SearchBlocked 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.
SearchBlocked 6ths
Intervals
Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 6th of any quality.
SearchBlocked Chords
Chords
Chord tones played together that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.
SearchBroken Chords
Chords
Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.
SearchChord Inversions
Chords
Chords with alternate ordering of their tones where the root is placed either in the middle or at the top of the chord.
SearchContrary Motion
Texture
A type of texture where the contour of the notes in one hand is the exact opposite to that of the other hand as they play simultaneously.
SearchCrescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
SearchDiminished Seventh Chords
Chords
Four-note chords comprised of the root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th, and diminished 7th; typically have a dominant function.
SearchDotted Quarter Notes
Rhythm
Quarter notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 8th notes.
SearchFermatas
Rhythm
Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.
SearchFirst Inversion Chords
Chords
Chords with an alternate ordering of their tones where the root is placed on the top and the 3rd and 5th below.
SearchGrace Notes
Expression
Ornamentations that are notated in a smaller size than normal notes and played slightly before them.
SearchHomophony
Texture
A type of texture where a melody is supported by one or more voices with all the voices following the same or similar rhythm.
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.
SearchMelodic 2nds
Intervals
Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 2nd of any quality.
SearchMelodic 3rds
Intervals
Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 3rd of any quality.
SearchMelodic 4ths
Intervals
Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 4th of any quality.
SearchMelodic 6ths
Intervals
Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 6th of any quality.
SearchMelodic 7ths
Intervals
Two notes played in succession, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 7th of any quality.
SearchOrnaments
Expression
Embellishments added to melodies that serve to decorate, increase interest, and allow performers to add their own unique expressiveness.
SearchParallel Motion
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.
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.
SearchTenuto
Expression
A type of articulation indicating to the player that a given note should be held for its full value or slightly more.
SearchTies
Rhythm
Symbols indicating that two notes are to be played as one with the value equal to their sum.
SearchTwo Note Slurs
Expression
Two notes connected together smoothly where the second note is played softer and lighter.
SearchTitle
Remembrance Op. 68, No. 28
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
22
Student Types
Teaching Tips
Block the Broken Chords,
Demonstrate,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Isolate Voices,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Play Only the Bottom Note of the Accompaniment Pattern,
Play Small Segments,
Play Without the Ornaments,
Study the Contour of the Individual Voices,
Study the Contour of the Melody,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch,
Work on Expressive Phrasing,
Work on Getting the Correct Style