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Kinderszenen Op. 15 — Schumann: piano chords

The full chord chart for Kinderszenen Op. 15 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.

KeyA minor Tempo68 BPM DifficultyIntermediate StyleClassical Length11:53 Bars404
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The chords in Kinderszenen Op. 15

D7CA7FD6Cmaj7Gmaj7C6Fmaj7GEm7D

Kinderszenen Op. 15 by Schumann sits in A minor at a slow 68 BPM and moves through 12 chords. The changes come often enough to keep your hands honest — a solid workout once you know your basic triads.

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Quick answers

Is Kinderszenen Op. 15 by Schumann hard to play on piano?

Kinderszenen Op. 15 is an intermediate piece: the changes come often enough to keep your hands busy, so it suits a player who already knows their basic triads. It runs at 68 BPM.

What key is Kinderszenen Op. 15 by Schumann in?

Kinderszenen Op. 15 is in A minor, at around 68 BPM.

What are the chords in Kinderszenen Op. 15 by Schumann?

The main chords are D7, C, A7, F, D6, Cmaj7, Gmaj7, C6 and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.

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