An die Laute

Franz SchubertD.905

RomanticKnownromanceimpromptuA majorAndante3/4~2 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 5

About this piece

Schubert's song 'An die Laute' D. 905, when performed on piano, often takes on the character of a delicate nocturne or romance. It is known for its gentle, flowing accompaniment and expressive, lyrical melody.

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Teacher notes

The key is to achieve a singing tone and a light, almost ethereal touch in the accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubatovoicing

Mood

lyricalintimatenostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is An die Laute (D.905) by Franz Schubert?

An die Laute (D.905) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play An die Laute?

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 An die Laute?

A typical performance of An die Laute (D.905) lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for An die Laute?

An die Laute (D.905) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.