Untitled Op. 68, No. 30
Robert Schumann
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Late Intermediate
Moods
Melancholic,
Nostalgic
Style
Lyrical
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.
Extended Hand Positions
Hand and Finger Techniques
Hand positions that require stretching beyond a five finger scale; usually to play intervals that are 6ths or greater.
Details
Title
Untitled Op. 68, No. 30
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
F Major
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
40
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Teens
Student Types
Ambitious Students,
Average Students
Teaching Tips
Choose Good Fingerings,
Demonstrate,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Hands Separate Practice,
Help Student Achieve Sensitive and Musical Playing,
Highlight Dynamic Contrasts,
Highlight the Contrasting Characters of Each Section,
Isolate Voices,
Play Small Segments,
Play Without the Ornaments,
Slow Practice,
Study the Contour of the Individual Voices,
Study the Contour of the Melody,
Tap One Hand While Playing the Other,
Tap and Count,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Dropping Into the Keys With Full Arm Weight,
Work on Expressive Phrasing,
Work on Getting the Correct Style,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch