The Poor Orphan Op. 68, No. 6
Robert Schumann
Included in:
Era
Difficulty Level
Mood
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.
SearchCrescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
SearchDotted 8th Notes
Rhythm
8th notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 16th notes.
SearchLegato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play smoothly and seamlessly, with the notes slightly overlapped.
SearchParallel 3rds
Intervals
A series of any amount or quality of blocked 3rd intervals that are played in one hand, and where both notes move up or down in parallel motion.
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.
SearchShifting Hand Positions
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.
SearchStaccato
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
The Poor Orphan Op. 68, No. 6
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
32
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Study the Contour of the Melody,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Expressive Phrasing