Am Springbrunnen

Adele aus der OheOp.13

RomanticObscureetudeA-flat majorAllegro moderato2/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This character piece by Adele aus der Ohe captures the sparkling movement of a fountain through light, cascading passagework. It is a quintessential example of Romantic salon music that balances technical dexterity with melodic charm.

Teacher notes

Maintain an even, fluid touch in the sixteenth-note figures to imitate the cascading water.

Technical focus

flowing-sixteenthscantabilepedalingfinger-independence

Mood

lyricalbrilliant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Am Springbrunnen (Op.13) by Adele aus der Ohe?

Am Springbrunnen (Op.13) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Am Springbrunnen?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is Am Springbrunnen?

A typical performance of Am Springbrunnen (Op.13) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Am Springbrunnen?

Am Springbrunnen (Op.13) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Am Springbrunnen?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Alexander's Ragtime Band by Irving Berlin, 'O sole mio by Eduardo Di Capua, Nocturne in E-flat major, No. 2 by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.