The Wild Rider Op. 68, No. 8
Robert Schumann
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Early Intermediate
Moods
Anxious,
Energetic
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.
Blocked Chord Accompaniment
Accompaniment Patterns
A type of accompaniment pattern that primarily uses major and minor triads with simple or slow-moving rhythms.
Broken Chords
Chords
Chord tones played one note at a time that are not part of an accompaniment pattern.
Chord Inversions
Chords
Chords with alternate ordering of their tones where the root is placed either in the middle or at the top of the chord.
Details
Title
The Wild Rider Op. 68, No. 8
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
A Minor
Time Signature
6/8
# of Measures
24
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Choose Good Fingerings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Map Out Hand Position Shifts,
Play Small Segments,
Slow Practice