Theme Op. 68, No. 34
Robert Schumann
Included in:
Era
Difficulty Level
Moods
Style
A Tempo
Meter
An Italian term meaning "in time"; an indication instructing the player to return to the original tempo after a deviation.
SearchCrescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
SearchFermatas
Rhythm
Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.
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.
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.
SearchTies
Rhythm
Symbols indicating that two notes are to be played as one with the value equal to their sum.
SearchTriplets
Rhythm
Notes whose values are determined by a subdivision into three-note groupings instead of two or four.
SearchTitle
Theme Op. 68, No. 34
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
22
Student Type
Teaching Tips
Choose Good Fingerings,
Clap and Count,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Isolate Voices,
Prepare Challenging Rhythms,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Creating a Mysterious Character