The Reaper's Song Op. 68, No. 18
Robert Schumann
Included in:
Era
Difficulty Level
Mood
Style
Theme
8th Note Parallel 3rds
Intervals
A series of any amount or quality of blocked 3rd intervals that are played in one hand and move up or down in primarily 8th note rhythms.
SearchBlocked 5ths Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses repeating blocked 5ths in a single position with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
SearchCompound Time Signature
Meter
A time signature where the fundamental beat is subdivided in groupings of three instead of two.
SearchGrace Notes
Expression
Ornamentations that are notated in a smaller size than normal notes and played slightly before them.
SearchImitation
Texture
A type of texture where one hand plays a series of notes that are mimicked in the other hand.
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.
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.
SearchStaccato
Expression
A type of articulation indicating the player to play short and light; notes not held for their full value.
SearchTitle
The Reaper's Song Op. 68, No. 18
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
36
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Choose Good Fingerings,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Highlight the Contrasting Characters of Each Section,
Isolate Voices,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Expressive Phrasing