ABSTRACT
Let’s look at the piece, “A Little Hunting Song” by Robert Schumann, a short descriptive piece written for piano.
Notice:
• The new time signature • The beaming of eighth notes into groups of three in the last two measures
Listen to “A Little Hunting Song” by Schumann or another piece in 6/8. Discuss accents, staccatos, and the grouping of the three eighth notes in the last two measures of “A Little Hunting Song.” Listen to the piece again; clap the two main beats along with the music while emphasizing the first beat slightly louder than the second.
