Source: Tanoshī Polyphony 1 (Yamaha Music Media Corporation). This textbook is designed for players who have reached the level of mastering Beyer. It serves as an introductory piece for polyphonic piano music.

Particular attention should be paid to the nuanced phrasing and balance of the lower voice (left-hand part), especially when the upper and lower voices exhibit contrary motion or different movements.

The tempo indication in the score is Andante. Andante signifies a walking pace. Here, considering the characteristic feel of 6/8 time (a two-beat feel where three eighth notes are perceived as one beat), the tempo indication should not be regarded merely as a speed notation. Instead, one should consider a tempo that allows for the expression of the piece's character and the unique sway inherent in 6/8 time. Extremely slow tempos that obscure the structure, or conversely, excessively fast tempos that make it difficult to grasp the piece's character, should be avoided. As can be understood from the theme, which has gentle motives and no abrupt changes in range, a smooth and calm expression should be felt throughout the piece.

Overall Structure

The overall structure is a small-scale ternary form: a (measures 1-4) + b (measures 5-8) + a (measures 9-12)

In the 'a' section, the first ending of measure 4 features an imperfect cadence, while the second ending features a perfect cadence. The perfect cadence in the second ending, where the tonic proceeds to the bass on the fourth beat, provides a greater sense of stability.

In the 'B' section, the melody moves more extensively, presenting a contrasting character to the 'a' section, which has gentler melodic movement within its range. Dynamic indications such as mp and mf should not be interpreted merely as changes in volume, but rather as reflections of these changes in the character of the sections, guiding the expressive interpretation. (Perhaps this is why dynamic indications are not ultimately expressed in decibels.)