Des Abends — Schumann: piano chords
The full chord chart for Des Abends by Schumann, bar by bar in the original key — and a free player that runs the chords in time with the record while you play.
The chords in Des Abends
Des Abends by Schumann sits in Db major at a slow 35 BPM and moves through 12 chords. The harmony moves quickly and reaches beyond basic triads, so treat it as a goal song and let the player carry you through the hard bars.
Song structure
- Part 1
- 0:31Part 2
- 1:05Part 3
- 1:36Part 4
- 2:10Part 5
Learn the chords first
If any of these shapes are new, the free chord trainer teaches every chord in Db major — from plain triads to inversions — with real-song exercises. Then come back and play the record.
Quick answers
Is Des Abends by Schumann hard to play on piano?
Des Abends is an advanced piece: the harmony moves quickly and reaches beyond basic triads at 35 BPM. Treat it as a goal song rather than a starter.
What key is Des Abends by Schumann in?
Des Abends is in Db major, at around 35 BPM.
What are the chords in Des Abends by Schumann?
The main chords are Db, B7, Ab7, Dbm6, Dbmaj7, Fdim, Fm7, Eb7 and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.