Melody Op. 68, No. 1
Robert Schumann
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Mood
Relaxing
Style
Lyrical
Video
Elements
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.
Dotted Quarter Notes
Rhythm
Quarter notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 8th notes.
Five Finger Scales
Scales and Hand Positions
Simple five-note scales whose notes fit within a comfortable hand shape; applied when more than one such scale appears in a piece.
Details
Title
Melody Op. 68, No. 1
Alternate Title
Melodie
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
C Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
20
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Types
Ambitious Students,
Average Students,
Students About to Quit,
Unmotivated Students
Teaching Tips
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Focus on the Left Hand Accompaniment Patterns,
Hands Separate Practice,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Study the Contour of the Individual Voices,
Study the Contour of the Melody,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Expressive Phrasing,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch