Lyrical Melodic Line: The primary focus is on producing a smooth, singing tone in the right-hand melody. This requires careful and conscious legato touch.
Balanced Accompaniment: The left hand provides a simple, quiet accompaniment, often with broken chords. The student must learn to balance the hands so the melody is clear and prominent, without the accompaniment overpowering it.
Controlled Dynamics: While the piece is generally quiet, students should pay attention to the subtle dynamic shaping within phrases to give the music expression and avoid a flat, unmusical sound.
Accents and Phrasing: The music is structured with clear, balanced phrases that often have a "question and answer" feel. Some notes may have accent markings. According to ABRSM footnotes, these should be "persuasive rather than percussive".
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