This is a very difficult piece. As it is written in polyphony, both the right and left-hand melodies must be heard independently. For example, in bar 8, both hands mark the end of a phrase and the resolution from dominant to tonic. Playing both softly would be simple and effective. However, in bar 4, the right-hand melody ends on B, so this B should be played softly. Conversely, the left-hand phrase reaches its highest note, E. Therefore, E should be played relatively strongly.

Now, observe bar 5. The E on the first beat of the right hand becomes the highest note of the right-hand phrase that continues until bar 8, and from there it gradually descends. Therefore, the E must be given a certain amount of volume. However, the left hand, which began in bar 3, reaches the final note of its phrase, C. Therefore, this C should be played softly.

Thus, since one must perform with an understanding of all lines, it is recommended that learners practice this piece by playing each hand's melody independently. Only then should they attempt to play both hands together.

Bars 13-16 are an echo of bars 9-12, so it would be advisable to play bars 13-16 more softly than bars 9-12.