Interpretive Considerations

Please note that the following is the author's subjective view and should be considered as one possible approach. This short 8-measure piece is difficult to play without repeats; it is highly recommended to observe them. The following discussion assumes the observance of repeats.

Let's examine measures 1-4. The highest notes are A in measure 1 and A in measure 4. Between these two, which A should be emphasized more? In my personal opinion, I would play the A in measure 1 with more emphasis. The reason is its longer note value. Since the A in measure 4 is a sixteenth note, playing it too loudly might make it sound harsh. Measure 4 should ideally sound light, so I would play measure 1 loudly and gradually decrease the volume as the phrase progresses.

Looking at measures 5-8, there are two ascending sequences in measures 5-6. Here, two approaches are possible. One approach is to emphasize the second sequence in measure 6 more than the first sequence in measure 5, as it is positioned higher.

Conversely, another approach is to play the second sequence more softly, considering that the first sequence in measure 5 is a dominant and the second sequence in measure 6 is a tonic, thus representing a harmonic resolution.

In the former case, one would further crescendo towards measures 7 and 8, building tension, whereas in the latter case, the approach would be to not increase the volume as much, leading quietly into measure 8.

Regarding these two approaches, since repeats are observed, one could also introduce variations, such as a crescendo on the first repeat and a diminuendo on the second. Varying the repeats rather than playing them exactly the same way can help avoid monotony. For your reference.