Little Fugue Op. 68, No. 40
Robert Schumann
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Late Intermediate
Mood
Happy
Style
Classical
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.
Compound Time Signature
Meter
A time signature where the fundamental beat is subdivided in groupings of three instead of two.
Contrary Motion
Texture
A type of texture where the contour of the notes in one hand is the exact opposite to that of the other hand as they play simultaneously.
Details
Title
Little Fugue Op. 68, No. 40
Alternate Title
Kleine Fuge
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
A Major
Time Signatures
2/4,
6/8
# of Measures
76
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Hands Separate Practice,
Isolate Voices,
Make Rhythmic Exercises Using Difficult Rhythms,
Play Small Segments,
Slow Practice