Folk Melody, Op. 12 No. 5 by Edvard Grieg

The short answer

Folk Melody, Op. 12 No. 5 is a character piece by Edvard Grieg from the Romantic era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 5, an estimate.

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Also known as Book I Op. 12 No. 5; Lyric Pieces Op. 12.

History

A single pickup leads into a compact, layered phrase. Keep the melodic direction clear while the fuller first bar settles beneath it.

Let the pickup lead into the phrase and keep its longer notes audible above the smaller motion.

Level 5, estimated

The first full measure combines chord members and several note lengths; controlled phrasing is more important than speed.