Innocence
in F major · Op. 100, No. 5
Johann Friedrich Franz Burgmüller 1806–1874
F major
Key
Moderato
Tempo
Op. 100, No. 5
Catalogue
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Themes & character
Flowing scale figures·Simple and songful·Right-hand evenness·Widely taught
At a glance
- Catalogue
- Op. 100, No. 5
- Key
- F major
- Tempo / character
- Moderato
About the piece
Innocence, the fifth study, is one of the most popular pieces in the collection, built on gently flowing scale figures in the right hand over a plain accompaniment.
The challenge is evenness: the running notes must sound effortless and unhurried, which is considerably harder than it looks. Its simple charm makes it a common recital choice for younger students.
The composer
Johann Friedrich Franz Burgmüller
1806–1874
Johann Friedrich Franz Burgmüller, generally known as Friedrich Burgmuller was a German pianist and composer during the Romantic period. He is perhaps best known for his three collections of children's etudes for the piano, particularly his Op. 100 "25 Études faciles et progressives" for early intermediate students. The other two collections, for more advanced students, were Op. 105 and 109.
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