RTV PUBLIC REPERTOIRE CATALOG Query: (all public entries) Filters: {"piece_id":3039,"timezone":"UTC"} Matches: 1 | Returned: 1 | Public catalog: 6580 Page 1 of 1 Next: none; end of results Previous: none Version: 23631 | Snapshot: 6800e16e1b80165e358b2f9a4ebeb2e3 Created: 2026-10-01T16:10:15+00:00 | Source: 2026-10-01T16:04:08+00:00 | Expires: 2026-10-02T16:10:15+00:00 {"piece_id":3039,"title":"Kohler - Carefree Stroll","composer":["Kohler, Louis"],"composers":[{"id":3,"name":"Kohler, Louis"}],"instrument":["Piano"],"instruments":[{"id":1,"name":"Piano"}],"genre":"Romantic","genre_id":3,"is_archive_only":false,"evaluation_eligible":true,"points":542,"level":2,"canonical_url":"https://roadtovirtuosity.com/kohler-carefree-stroll","instrument_points":[{"instrument_id":1,"instrument":"Piano","points":542}],"collections":[],"collection_semantics":"existing catalog subcategory grouping","work_identifiers":[],"work_id":null,"book":null,"sequence_position":null,"movement_number":null,"movement_title":null,"key":null,"arrangement":null,"edition":null,"entry_scope":null,"completeness":"unknown","reviewed_enrichment":false,"availability_label":"Non-Commercial","has_download":true,"download_availability_basis":"public license category and existing file reference; storage health not verified","description":"“Köhler - Carefree Stroll” is a short one-page piano piece in C major by Louis Köhler. The music is marked Andante con moto and legato, giving it a smooth walking character with gentle forward motion. The piece uses a simple right-hand melody, steady left-hand support, printed finger numbers, and clear dynamic contrast between mezzo forte and forte. Its title fits the music well: the phrases move easily and regularly, like a relaxed walk rather than a dramatic study.Measures 1–4 introduce the main strolling idea. The right hand plays a smooth melody with simple quarter notes and longer tones, while the left hand supports with steady bass notes underneath. The mezzo forte marking gives the opening a clear but not heavy sound.Measures 5–8 continue the same relaxed character. The melody moves in small steps and repeated shapes, while the left hand keeps the harmony simple and stable. The legato marking helps the phrase feel connected, matching the easy walking motion suggested by the title.Measures 9–12 bring a stronger middle phrase. The dynamic rises to forte, and the melody becomes slightly more active while still staying within a simple, student-friendly texture. This gives the piece its main contrast without changing the overall calm character.Measures 13–16 close the piece by returning to a clear, balanced phrase shape. The hands continue working together in simple coordination, and the final measures settle into a clean C major ending. The close feels modest and complete, like the end of a short, pleasant walk.Interesting fact: The marking Andante con moto literally suggests a walking pace with motion, which fits the title “Carefree Stroll” especially well. Instead of using speed or showy passagework, the piece teaches students how to keep a gentle pulse moving forward while maintaining smooth legato phrasing.How to earn points for this piece:Download or purchase the sheet music.Practice the piece carefully. 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