I believe the crucial aspect of this piece is how smoothly the melodic line can be sung. Although the piece is marked Andante, if it is played too slowly, the flow becomes very arduous. This because notes are written on every beat, which can easily lead to a vertically segmented musical texture. Therefore, it is crucial not to play it mechanically, slowly, or like a computer. The opening is a canon; appropriate shaping should be applied to each voice. In measure 4, two Es appear in the right hand, on the first and third beats. Instead of playing these two Es with the same volume, the E on the third beat should be played so that it fades away. Measures 5-6 form a sequence, thus dynamic variations should be introduced. Measure 7 contains a ritardando, and a repeat marking is present in measure 8. For the first and second repetitions, if the ritardando is to be observed from the first time, it is advisable to apply it sparingly the first time and more extensively the second time.