Sicilienne Op. 68, No. 11
Robert Schumann
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Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.
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Notation
Symbols that indicate different measures to play during repeated sections.
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Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
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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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Chords
Chord tones played together that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.
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Chords
Chords with alternate ordering of their tones where the root is placed either in the middle or at the top of the chord.
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Meter
A time signature where the fundamental beat is subdivided in groupings of three instead of two.
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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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Hand and Finger Techniques
A technique that requires the player to pick up and move their hand to a new position; usually from a five finger scale to another.
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Expression
Two notes connected together smoothly where the second note is played softer and lighter.
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Sicilienne Op. 68, No. 11
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
# of Measures
37
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Teaching Tips
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Highlight the Contrasting Characters of Each Section,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Play Small Segments,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Expressive Phrasing