[Beginner-friendly] Play right away! A comprehensive introduction to Schumann’s piano works
Robert Schumann, one of the leading composers of the Romantic era, left behind a wealth of piano pieces brimming with warmth.
Among his works are approachable pieces at a relatively easy level, including “Träumerei,” which is frequently used on television and in commercials.
In this article, we introduce piano pieces that capture Schumann’s distinctive character while being accessible for beginners—works on the easier end of the difficulty spectrum.
From gentle, unhurried pieces to lively, spirited ones, we’ve selected a wide range.
Find your favorite and give it a try right away!
Playlist
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15 No. 7 “Träumerei”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | A composer representative of the Romantic movement born in Germany, … |
| 2 | Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15, No. 5: An Important EventRobert Schumann |  play_arrow | A charming miniature that depicts a child's worldview |
| 3 | Forest Scene Op. 82-1: Entrance to the ForestRobert Schumann |  play_arrow | Forest Scenes, Op. 82 consists of nine pieces... |
| 4 | Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 10 “The Happy Farmer”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | Composed by Robert Schumann in just two weeks… |
| 5 | Morning Songs No. 1: In a calm tempoRobert Schumann |  play_arrow | A Schumann piano piece expressing the quiet of morning. |
| 6 | “Butterflies,” Op. 2, No. 3: “Waltz”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | Introduction to Schumann’s “Carnival of the Butterflies,” Waltz No. 3 |
| 7 | Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 1: MelodyRobert Schumann |  play_arrow | For children and the younger generation, Robert Schuma... |
| 8 | Alliance de David, Dance Collection No. 18, Non presto, C major — not fastRobert Schumann |  play_arrow | A serene, small piece by Schumann brimming with poetic sentiment |
| 9 | Carnaval, Op. 9 No. 2: PierrotRobert Schumann |  play_arrow | Schumann’s Pierrot pieces depict delicate emotions. |
| 10 | Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 35 “Mignon”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | A poetic piece by Schumann inspired by Mignon |
| 11 | Carnaval, Op. 9 No. 12 – ChopinRobert Schumann |  | Schumann’s masterpiece filled with love for Chopin |
| 12 | Album for the Young, Op. 68-4 “Chorale”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | A relatively easy piece by Robert Schumann… |
| 13 | “Butterflies” Op. 2, IntroductionRobert Schumann |  play_arrow | Introduction to a masked ball. A Romantic, fantastical miniature. |
| 14 | Three Sonatas for Children, Op. 11, No. 2: “3. Evening Song” Op. 118b-3Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | Schumann’s heartwarming piano piece |
| 15 | Carnaval, Op. 9 No. 5 — EusebiusRobert Schumann |  play_arrow | Schumann's works, a world of quiet dreams |
| 16 | “Butterflies” Op. 2 No. 1 “Masquerade”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | Schumann’s waltz: light and lively, with a touch of brilliance. |
| 17 | Three Sonatas for Children, Op. 11 No. 1 “II. Theme and Variations” Op. 118a-2Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | The charm of variations filled with love for children |
| 18 | Fantasy Pieces: Flight, Op. 12 No. 2Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | Robert Schumann’s masterpiece, “Fantasiestücke …” |
| 19 | “Butterflies,” Op. 2: No. 10, “Unmasking the Mask”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | Schumann’s piano suite, a masterpiece brimming with lyric poetry |
| 20 | “Butterflies,” Op. 2, No. 12: “Final Scene and the Returning Brothers”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | Schumann’s Butterfly finale depicts the end of a ball |
| 21 | “Butterfly,” Op. 2, No. 6: “Waltz of the Wurzel”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | Consisting of 12 short pieces that dance gracefully like butterflies… |
| 22 | Arabesque in C major, Op. 18Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | Robert Schumann’s great masterpiece “Arabesque …” |
| 23 | Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15 No. 1: ‘Of Foreign Lands and Peoples’Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | Robert Schumann’s masterpiece that “depicts a child’s heart”... |
| 24 | Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 16: “First Sorrow”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | A poignant scene where tears quietly trickle down... |
| 25 | Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15 No. 13: “The Poet Speaks”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | The 13th piece “The Poet Speaks” from Scenes from Childhood is, … |
| 26 | Colorful Miniatures, Op. 99-4: Five Musical Sketchbooks, No. 1Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | "Colorful Miniatures, Op. 99-4" is un… |
| 27 | Album for the Young, Op. 68, No. 8: “The Brave Knight”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | The composer representing German Romanticism, Robel… |
| 28 | Forest Scenes, Op. 82-3: “Lonely Flower”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | Feel as if you’re moving through a quiet forest while listening… |
| 29 | Album Leaf, Op. 124 No. 6 “Lullaby”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | The piano collection of short pieces in 20 numbers, “Album…” |
| 30 | Album Leaf, Op. 124-13 “Larghetto”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | A choral passage where multiple voices move in the same rhythm... |
| 31 | Album for the Young, Op. 68-2 “Soldiers’ March”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | Soldiers’ march, characterized by chords and dotted rhythms |
| 32 | Three Sonatas for Children, Op. 118 No. 1 “1. Allegro” Op. 118a-1Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | He left behind numerous works with the word 'child' in their titles... |
| 33 | Album for the Young, Op. 68 No. 14 “Little Study”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | Play quietly and with the utmost evenness… |
| 34 | Album for Children, Op. 68 No. 18: “The Reaper’s Song”Robert Schumann |  play_arrow | The 18th piece, “...”, from Album for the Young |