Op. 12 No. 1 Des Abends — Schumann: piano chords
The full chord chart for Op. 12 No. 1 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 Op. 12 No. 1 Des Abends
Op. 12 No. 1 Des Abends by Schumann sits in C# major at a slow 35 BPM and moves through 12 chords. It’s a friendly first play-along: the changes come at an easy pace, so you can watch each chord land before the next one arrives.
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 C# major — from plain triads to inversions — with real-song exercises. Then come back and play the record.
Quick answers
Is Op. 12 No. 1 Des Abends by Schumann hard to play on piano?
Op. 12 No. 1 Des Abends is a beginner-friendly piece at 35 BPM: the chords change at an easy pace, and 12 chords carry it. A first-year player can play along.
What key is Op. 12 No. 1 Des Abends by Schumann in?
Op. 12 No. 1 Des Abends is in C# major, at around 35 BPM.
What are the chords in Op. 12 No. 1 Des Abends by Schumann?
The main chords are C#, B7, G#7, C#m6, C#maj7, Fdim, Fm7, D#7 and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.