Description
A lively piece evoking a folk work song sung during the harvest. Recurring syncopated rhythms suggest the joy of reaping, giving the music a rustic, folk-like simplicity. Though only about a minute long, it requires crisp rhythmic control throughout, making it a good study piece for beginning pianists.
A collection of 43 piano pieces Schumann gave to his daughter Marie for her seventh birthday — musically rich works enjoyable for children and adults alike.
Sheet Music
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About the Composer
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Robert Schumann was a leading German Romantic composer born in Zwickau. His poetic style reflects his deep literary sensibility, and his wife Clara Schumann was herself a renowned pianist and composer. His pedagogical piano collection Album for the Young remains beloved for its simple yet evocative miniatures for children and families. This site includes 63 of his works, including several pieces from that collection.
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