First Loss Op. 68, No. 16
Robert Schumann
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Mood
Sad
Style
Romantic
Video
Elements
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.
A Tempo
Meter
An Italian term meaning "in time"; an indication instructing the player to return to the original tempo after a deviation.
Chord Inversions
Chords
Chords with alternate ordering of their tones where the root is placed either in the middle or at the top of the chord.
Details
Title
First Loss Op. 68, No. 16
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
E Minor
Time Signature
2/4
# of Measures
32
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Types
Ambitious Students,
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Choose Good Fingerings,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Expressive Phrasing,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch