This piece is very challenging to express precisely because it has a sparse texture. Since the hands are relatively far apart, balancing them is not overly difficult. As the title "Allegretto" suggests, the tempo is not excessively fast. This piece can easily sound flat if not handled carefully, but establishing a clear direction gives it cohesion.

This 16-measure piece can be neatly divided into four phrases, each four measures long:

• Measures 1-4
• Measures 5-8
• Measures 9-12
• Measures 13-16

Please note that this is merely one approach. Let's assume that measures 4, 8, 12, and 16 are the respective goals for each phrase.

Let's look at measures 1-4. The highest note is the A in the right hand, a sixteenth note, in measure 1. From there, it descends stepwise. Some might consider giving the most volume to measure 1 and then gradually applying a diminuendo from there. That is one valid approach. However, despite the descending nature of the phrase, applying a crescendo towards measure 4 of each phrase is also a valid method.

Furthermore, it is entirely possible to combine these two approaches. That is, while some phrases might aim for measure 4 as their goal, in the case of the third phrase (measures 9-12), it's possible to make measure 11 the loudest, or indeed other measures as well.

In any case, establishing a clear direction somewhere in the piece prevents it from sounding flat and makes it more comprehensible to the listener. This is offered for your consideration.