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Schlummerlied, Op. 124 No. 16 is a character piece by Robert Schumann from the Romantic era. PlayPiano puts it at Level 5, an estimate.
- character piece
- Romantic
- dreamy
- gentle
- voicing
Also known as from Albumblatter Op. 124.
History
A quiet melodic line rests on a repeating background. Listen for the small changes in the tune while the accompanying figure keeps the lullaby-like motion intact.
Sources
How to practise it
- Keep the opening longer notes clear above the small moving notes.
How hard is it
Level 5, estimated
Overlapping eighth, quarter and sixteenth notes plus pedal notation require controlled balance rather than extreme speed.
About this piece
- Licence
- cc-zero
- Source
- musescore.com
More by Robert Schumann
- Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 1, MélodieLevel 2, estimatedOpen to everyone
- Träumerei, Kinderszenen Op. 15 No. 7Level 6, estimatedWith Maestro
- Toccata in C major, Op. 7Level 10, estimatedWith Maestro
