First Loss (Album for the Young), Op. 68 No. 16

First Loss (Album for the Young), Op. 68 No. 16 is an intermediate piece (Octotune grade 5 of 8), about 1:19 long, with 1 sharp (F♯) in the key signature, in 2/4 time, for both hands.

Play it in Octotune

The opening, as the app engraves it: G5, F♯5, E5, D♯5, E5

At a glance

ComposerRobert Schumann (1810–1856)
DifficultyIntermediate: grade 5 of 8
KeyKey signature: 1 sharp (F♯)
Time2/4
Tempo74 quarter-note beats a minute, as the app starts it (it can go slower)
Length48 bars, about 1:19
Handsboth hands
Right handG3 to G5
Left handE2 to A4

It reaches past the staff: see ledger lines explained.

Levels in the app

VersionGradeLevels
First Loss (Album for the Young), Op. 68 No. 165 of 8Melody, Melody and bass, Full

Practice notes

Credits and licence