Song of Spring
About this arrangement
Schumann wrote the 43 pieces of the Album for the Young, Op. 68, in 1848 for his children. No. 15, Fruhlingsgesang, is one of the last pieces in the first part of the album, the part meant for younger players.
The right hand plays the tune and the chords under it at once. Play the top notes alone first so you know the tune, then add the chords softly. Keep the left hand smooth and quiet.
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 Song of Spring?
Intermediate. Holding a singing tune over chords in the same hand takes control.
02 What does Innig zu spielen mean?
To be played with deep feeling. Take a calm tempo and let the tune sing.
03 What should I practise first?
The top line of the right hand on its own, as a song.
