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An Impromptu published after Schubert's death. Impromptu in A-flat major, D. 935 No. 2 is an impromptu by Franz Schubert from the Romantic era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 7, an estimate.
- impromptu
- Romantic
- gentle
- grand
Also known as Impromptu in A-flat major, D. 935 No. 2 (Op. 142); Schubert, Impromptu in A-flat, D. 935 No. 2 / Op. 142 No. 2.
History
A specialist analysis describes a main section, trio and return. The D. 935 set was published posthumously by Diabelli in April 1839, also bearing Op. 142.
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What to listen for
A broad melody rests on repeated support
Hear the opening’s repeated melodic notes and dotted replies above the lower repeated E-flat. Follow the longer song through that steady foundation.
Flowing groups change the texture
Compare the later continuous broken-note groups with the opening’s broader melody. Hear their rising and falling shapes within the connected motion.
How to practise it
Same upper arrival with a short neighbour; inner holds beyond the upper change.
- Sing 68, 70, 68 as one gesture, retaining the longer first note rather than making all three equal.
- Rehearse the held middle and low sounds separately, then add the upper neighbour without cutting those continuing sounds.
How hard is it
The proposed upper-intermediate target concerns chordal phrase shaping and control through the complete component, not the easiest opening gesture alone.
About this piece
- Licence
- Public Domain
- Source
- mutopiaproject.org
More by Franz Schubert
- German Dance in A-flat major, D. 365 No. 1Level 3, estimatedWith Maestro
- Moments Musicaux No. 3 in F MinorLevel 5, estimatedWith Maestro
- Impromptu No. 4 in F minor, D. 935 (Op. 142)Level 9, estimatedWith Maestro
