Schott Mendelssohn Bartholdy - Chansons Sans Paroles - Piano
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Summary of This Sheet Music
On November 14, 1828, for his sister Fanny's birthday, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy presented her with a piano piece in E-flat major entitled "Lied." Shortly after, Fanny referred to this work as "Lied ohne Worte" ("Song without Words"): this was the first appearance of the term, which would become emblematic of Mendelssohn's piano writing.
These "Songs Without Words" comprise about fifty lyrical pieces that greatly contributed to the composer's popularity. Their strength lies in a simple yet highly effective idea: to make the piano "sing" by assigning the melody to one hand (often the right hand) while the other provides accompaniment, pulse, and harmonic colors. They focus on legato quality, phrase breathing, dynamics, as well as the sound balance between theme and accompaniment.
During his lifetime, Mendelssohn published six volumes, followed by two more collections released posthumously. This edition offers a selection of his most beloved pieces at an intermediate, accessible, and musical level. It is suitable both for pianists finishing the first cycle and for amateurs wishing to enrich their classical repertoire with short, expressive, and immediately recognizable pieces.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy | Difficulty | easy - medium |
| Instrumentation | piano | Pages | 64 |
| Genre | classical sheet music | ||
Questions frequently asked
What level is required to play these Mendelssohn Songs Without Words?
The collection is indicated as easy to medium level and is particularly aimed at pianists at the end of the first cycle. The pieces allow practice of legato and the balance between melody and accompaniment.
How many pages does the sheet music contain?
The book contains 64 pages of piano scores.
Is the sheet music written for solo piano?
The indicated instrumentation is piano. The melody is generally assigned to one hand, while the other builds the accompaniment and rhythm.
Which pieces are included in Schott Mendelssohn Bartholdy - Songs Without Words - Piano?
This edition gathers a selection of some of the most popular pieces from Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's "Songs Without Words." The exact content of the titles is not detailed in the information provided.
What pianistic aspects are addressed in this classical collection?
The focus is on the phrasing breath, dynamics, and highlighting the theme. The writing develops the piano song through the contrast between the melodic line and harmonic accompaniment.
