May, Dear May Op. 68, No. 13
Robert Schumann
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Late Intermediate
Mood
Dreamy
Style
Classical
Theme
Spring
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.
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.
Anacrusis
Meter
Sometimes called upbeats or pickup notes; a note or series of notes that precede and give stress to the first downbeat of a piece.
Details
Title
May, Dear May Op. 68, No. 13
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
E Major
Time Signature
2/4
# of Measures
52
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Demonstrate,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Study the Contour of the Individual Voices,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Expressive Phrasing,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch