Figurative Chorale Op. 68, No. 42
Robert Schumann
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Late Intermediate
Mood
Relaxing
Styles
Chorale,
Lyrical
Video
Elements
8th Note Broken Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that uses a persistent 8th note rhythm with broken chords, in varying note configurations.
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.
Fermatas
Rhythm
Indications placed above or below notes instructing the player to hold those notes longer than their original notated length.
Homophony
Texture
A type of texture where a melody is supported by one or more voices with all the voices following the same or similar rhythm.
Details
Title
Figurative Chorale Op. 68, No. 42
Alternate Title
Figurierter Choral
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
F Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
28
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Isolate Voices,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Expressive Phrasing,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch