This piece has five phrases. The first three phrases remain the same when repeated, but the fourth phrase has two versions (first and second endings), making a total of five phrases. Each phrase, except for the final phrase in the second ending, should generally be executed with a crescendo and diminuendo. Be careful not to place an accent on the final note of a phrase (e.g., the half note D in the left hand on the third beat of measure 2).

Let's consider these four similarly shaped phrases. In the first phrase, the right hand reaches A, the highest note in the piece. This phrase can be played somewhat loudly. In contrast, the second phrase descends by a second and is a bit more subdued. Try to create a contrast with the first phrase.

The third phrase descends even further than the second phrase, but it is the only phrase where you can perceive two lines progressing in two voices (due to the third progression in measure 5), making it a melodic phrase.

The fourth phrase descends even further. Learners, please feel the differences in mood, character, or emotion—anything you perceive—for these four phrases. Discuss with your teacher which phrase has higher or lower tension, or a special mood, and then express these differences. Please be sure not to play them all in the same way.

The entire piece progresses in thirds, as if sung by a choir. It can be played beautifully by slightly suppressing the left-hand volume to highlight the right-hand melody.