Sicilienne Op. 68, No. 11
Robert Schumann
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Moods
Energetic,
Happy
Styles
Folk,
Traditional
Theme
Dancing
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.
1st and 2nd Endings
Notes and Notation
Symbols that indicate different measures to play during repeated sections.
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.
Blocked 3rds Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses repeating blocked 3rds in a single position with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
Details
Title
Sicilienne Op. 68, No. 11
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
A Minor
Time Signatures
2/4,
6/8
# of Measures
37
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Teens
Student Types
Ambitious Students,
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Highlight the Contrast in Articulation,
Highlight the Contrasting Characters of Each Section,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Play Small Segments,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Expressive Phrasing