An eine Quelle(Op.109 No.3)

Franz SchubertD.530

RomanticKnownarabesqueC majorAllegretto grazioso2/4~3.5 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Schubert's "An eine Quelle" Op. 109 No. 3 (D. 530) is a charming piece that likely depicts the flowing nature of a spring with light, rapid figurations. It is characterized by its graceful melody and lively, effervescent piano accompaniment.

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Teacher notes

Requires excellent finger dexterity and control to execute the rapid sixteenth-note passages with clarity and lightness.

Technical focus

flowing-sixteenthsfinger-independencearpeggiosarticulation

Mood

lyricalgentleelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is An eine Quelle(Op.109 No.3) (D.530) by Franz Schubert?

An eine Quelle(Op.109 No.3) (D.530) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play An eine Quelle(Op.109 No.3)?

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 eine Quelle(Op.109 No.3)?

A typical performance of An eine Quelle(Op.109 No.3) (D.530) lasts about 3.5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for An eine Quelle(Op.109 No.3)?

An eine Quelle(Op.109 No.3) (D.530) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.