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An Impromptu published after Schubert's death. Impromptu No. 4 in F minor, D. 935 (Op. 142) is an impromptu by Franz Schubert from the Romantic era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 9, an estimate.
- impromptu
- Romantic
- Key of F minor
- playful
Also known as Impromptu in f-moll.
History
A specialist analysis allows both extended three-part and rondo readings. The D. 935 set was published posthumously by Diabelli in April 1839, also bearing Op. 142.
Sources
What to listen for
A tiny ornament prompts a reply
Hear the repeated short upper notes and their little ornamental neighbour. The compact gesture leads into a longer accented response and then quicker movement.
Low and high notes trade places
The next passage alternates short notes an octave apart, then brings paired-note figures and a longer hold. Hear the changing register before the texture broadens.
How to practise it
Give the appoggiatura-repetition figure a spring while keeping the lower eighths steady.
- Practise D-flat into C slowly, then connect the repeated C figure and compare its later B destination.
- Play the lower F/A-flat/C outline at an even eighth pulse, then add only the upper destination notes.
How hard is it
Rapid dance-like gestures and accented turns require agility, rhythmic control and stamina.
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
