Foreign Man Op. 68, No. 29
Robert Schumann
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Late Intermediate
Moods
Dark,
Stormy
Style
Romantic
Video
Elements
16th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-sixteenth the value of a whole note or one quarter of a quarter note.
1st and 2nd Endings
Notes and Notation
Symbols that indicate different measures to play during repeated sections.
8th Notes
Rhythm
Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.
Details
Title
Foreign Man Op. 68, No. 29
Alternate Title
Fremder Mann
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
D Minor
Time Signature
2/4
# of Measures
102
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Teens
Student Types
Ambitious Students,
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Hands Separate Practice,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Highlight the Contrasting Characters of Each Section,
Isolate Single Notes Within Chords,
Play Similar Passages Together,
Play Small Segments,
Prepare Challenging Rhythms,
Slow Practice,
Study the Contour of the Individual Voices,
Tap One Hand While Playing the Other,
Tap and Count,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Dropping Into the Keys With Full Arm Weight,
Work on Getting the Correct Style