Novelletten (Schumann)

21, is a set of eight pieces for solo piano, written by Robert Schumann in 1838.

[1] This piece contains seven sections, alternating between a staccato march and flowing legato passages.

This piece displays the composer's sense of humour through the use of rapid staccato chords.

This piece is quite loosely organized in terms of structure; it is an interesting waltz that uses cross-rhythms and syncopation effectively.

Starting from the staccato opening, each of the following passages are marked a few metronome beats faster until the coda, which returns to the original tempo.