Loss Op. 140, No. 16
Cornelius Gurlitt
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Moods
Melancholic,
Nostalgic,
Sad
Style
Classical
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.
Blocked 3rds
Intervals
Two notes played together, usually in one hand but sometimes in both, whose distance is the interval of a 3rd of any quality.
Crescendo and Diminuendo
Expression
Indications instructing the player to play gradually louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo).
Diminished Seventh Chords
Chords
Four-note chords comprised of the root, minor 3rd, diminished 5th, and diminished 7th; typically have a dominant function.
Details
Title
Loss Op. 140, No. 16
Composer
Publisher
Collection
Year
1891
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
F Major
Time Signature
2/4
# of Measures
50
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Age
Adults
Student Type
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Highlight the Contrasting Characters of Each Section,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Play Small Segments,
Study the Contour of the Melody,
Work on Expressive Phrasing,
Work on Getting the Correct Style,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch