Kind im Einschlummern (Child Falling Asleep)
About this arrangement
It's the twelfth of the thirteen Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood), Op. 15, which Schumann wrote in 1838. They are pieces about childhood for adult players, and this one comes just before the closing piece, Der Dichter spricht.
Keep the rocking rhythm steady and soft in both hands. Practise the left hand alone first, then add the melody and let the ending slow down and fade without rushing.
Start with short loops.
Use the section list as a practice map. Start at 50% tempo, loop one section, then return to the full piece once the hand shape feels stable.
Choose Right or Left to focus on one hand. Wait for note checks the highlighted notes as you play them on the screen or a connected MIDI keyboard.
Before you practice.
01 What level is Kind im Einschlummern?
It's intermediate. The notes are not hard, but the hands need to stay quiet and even, with the melody clearly on top.
02 How long is Kind im Einschlummern?
Our edition has 32 bars.
03 What does Kind im Einschlummern mean?
It's German for Child Falling Asleep.
04 What should I practise first?
The rocking left-hand pattern, alone and slowly, until it feels calm and even.
