Overall Flow

It is marked Allegretto. There is no need to apply excessive rubato; rather, proceed relatively straightforwardly, adhering to markings such as riten. and a tempo. Maintain a consistent overall tempo, ensuring that the tempo does not change from section to section.

Overall Structure

Although it features a simple melody and accompaniment, the melodic line is written with articulations that evoke string instruments such as the violin, rather than a vocal quality. The form is written as a Rondo: A-B-A-C(-D)-A Coda.

Points to Note: Regarding Pedaling

While you may follow the pedal markings as written in the score, there are several points to be mindful of.

Firstly, in Section A, measures 1-4, considering the staccato and articulations, I (the author) would not use the pedal. In my (the author's) score, there is a short pedal marking in measures 1-2, for the accompaniment part from the off-beat of beat 1 to beat 2. Either approach is acceptable; however, if the upper voice melodic line D is sustained properly, the lower accompaniment can remain staccato.

In measures 5-12, to maintain the smooth legato line in the right hand and to allow the bass notes to be heard, I (the author) would pedal each measure. However, there is a caution. There are ornaments in measures 5, 6, 9, and 10. Ensure your pedaling does not sustain these ornaments. For example, in measure 6, there is an ornament on beat 1, as well as a non-harmonic tone A; do not sustain these notes. Begin pedaling from beat 2. If you do so, you will lose the bass note. Therefore, if you sustain the bass note with your little finger and then apply the pedal from beat 2, you can avoid muddiness while also sustaining the bass. In this way, it is advisable to use finger pedaling to avoid muddiness caused by ornaments.

In Section B, since all notes in the right-hand melodic line are marked staccato, I (the author) would not use any pedal in Section B. The only exception is measure 20, where I would apply the pedal.

Regarding Section C, this section also does not require much pedaling. This is because many notes are marked staccato.

By alternating between using and not using the pedal for each section in this manner, you can clearly bring out the contrast between sections and make their individual characters more understandable. For your reference.