Nordic Song Op. 68, No. 41

Robert Schumann

Excerpt of Nordic Song Op. 68, No. 41

Included in

Album for the Young Op. 68

Era

Romantic

Difficulty Level

Late Intermediate

Moods

Nostalgic,

Relaxing

Style

Chorale

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Elements

8th Notes

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Rhythm

Notes whose lengths are equal to one-eighth the value of a whole note or half the value of a quarter note.

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Blocked Chords

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Chords

Chord tones played together that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.

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Dotted Quarter Notes

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Rhythm

Quarter notes whose lengths are increased by half; equal to three 8th notes.

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Homophony

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Texture

A type of texture where a melody is supported by one or more voices with all the voices following the same or similar rhythm.

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Details

Title

Nordic Song Op. 68, No. 41

Alternate Title

Nordisches Lied.

Composer

Robert Schumann

Collection

Album for the Young Op. 68

Year

1848

Instrumentation

Solo Piano

Key Signature

F Major

Time Signature

4/4

# of Measures

20

Teacher Duet

No

Lyrics

No

Student Ages

Adults,

Children,

Teens

Student Type

Ambitious Students

Teaching Tips

Work on Creating a Good Tone,

Work on Dropping Into the Keys With Full Arm Weight,

Work on Expressive Phrasing