Formal Analysis

It is in C major and in binary form.

• A [a (measures 1-4) + a (measures 5-8)]
• B [b (measures 9-12) + a1 (measures 13-16)]
• B [b (measures 17-20) + a1 (measures 21-24)]
• Coda (measures 25-31)

Although the B section is not repeated with a repeat sign, it is a repetition of the same section, so it can essentially be regarded as a binary form of A+B with a coda.

The melody line is generally in the left hand, with the right hand providing accompaniment. The exception is the a1 section, where the melody line is emphasized by unison in both hands. The theme first forms a V-shape with an embellishing tone, then ascends chromatically from an appoggiatura to a chord tone (C → C# → D). Although two measures are grouped by a single slur at this point, considering the tense nature of the appoggiatura, a slight emphasis (or a very slight added weight) will prevent a flat expression. Since the melody contains many non-chord tones, it is desirable to incorporate the nature of each individual non-chord tone into the expression. The main key is C major, but there is a partial modulation to E minor in the b section.