The Wild Rider Op. 68, No. 8
Robert Schumann
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Style
Blocked Chords
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.
SearchCompound Time Signature
Meter
A time signature where the fundamental beat is subdivided in groupings of three instead of two.
SearchImitation
Texture
A type of texture where one hand plays a series of notes that are mimicked in the other hand.
SearchLeft Hand Melody
Texture
A type of texture where the left hand plays the melody and the right hand plays the accompaniment for an extended period of time.
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.
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Expression
Two notes connected together smoothly where the second note is played softer and lighter.
SearchTitle
The Wild Rider Op. 68, No. 8
Composer
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
24
Student Types
Teaching Tips
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Study the Contour of the Melody,
Work on Bringing Out the Bouncy Character With a Light, Nimble Touch