Untitled Op. 68, No. 30
Robert Schumann
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Era
Difficulty Level
Moods
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.
Search8th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
SearchDotted 8th Notes
Rhythm
8th notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 16th notes.
SearchExtended Hand Positions
Hand and Finger Techniques
Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.
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.
SearchTitle
Untitled Op. 68, No. 30
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
Time Signature
# of Measures
40
Student Types
Teaching Tips
Choose Good Fingerings,
Demonstrate,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Highlight the Contrasting Characters of Each Section,
Isolate Voices,
Play Small Segments,
Play Without the Ornaments,
Slow Practice,
Study the Contour of the Individual Voices,
Study the Contour of the Melody,
Tap and Count,
Tap One Hand While Playing the Other,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Dropping Into the Keys With Full Arm Weight,
Work on Expressive Phrasing,
Work on Getting the Correct Style