Wintertime I Op. 68, No. 38
Robert Schumann
Era
Romantic
Difficulty Level
Late Intermediate
Mood
Melancholic
Style
Classical
Theme
Winter
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.
Chromatic Scale
Scales and Hand Positions
A scale comprised of only semitones which uses all 12 notes.
Contrary Motion
Texture
A type of texture where the contour of the notes in one hand is the exact opposite to that of the other hand as they play simultaneously.
Details
Title
Wintertime I Op. 68, No. 38
Alternate Title
Winterzeit I
Composer
Collection
Year
1848
Instrumentation
Solo Piano
Key Signature
C Minor
Time Signature
4/4
# of Measures
16
Teacher Duet
No
Lyrics
No
Student Ages
Adults,
Children,
Teens
Student Type
Ambitious Students
Teaching Tips
Choose Good Fingerings,
Focus On Expressive Markings,
Isolate Voices,
Work on Creating a Good Tone,
Work on Expressive Phrasing,
Work on a Smooth Legato Touch