An eine Quelle

Franz SchubertD.530

RomanticKnownarabesqueC majorAllegretto grazioso2/4~3.5 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Franz Schubert's "An eine Quelle" D. 530 is a delightful piano piece that captures the imagery of a flowing spring through its effervescent musical language. It is known for its graceful melody and light, playful accompaniment.

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Teacher notes

Focus on developing nimble finger technique to achieve the sparkling clarity required for the rapid figurations.

Technical focus

flowing-sixteenthsfinger-independencearpeggiosarticulation

Mood

lyricalgentleelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is An eine Quelle (D.530) by Franz Schubert?

An eine Quelle (D.530) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play An eine Quelle?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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?

A typical performance of An eine Quelle (D.530) lasts about 3.5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for An eine Quelle?

An eine Quelle (D.530) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.