“Fuchs - Op. 32, No. 15 - Chattering Girl” is classified as a Level 6 Piano work worth 47,300 points within the Road to Virtuosity progression system. It is categorized under Composers → Fuchs, Robert and is part of the Romantic collection. The sheet music for “Fuchs - Op. 32, No. 15 - Chattering Girl” provided on this website is available for non-commercial use. This means it may be downloaded, printed, studied, and performed for personal or educational purposes, but it may not be sold, redistributed commercially, or used as part of a paid product without permission.
Fuchs’s Chattering Girl, Op. 32 No. 15 is a lively character piece with quick, talkative motion throughout. The music is written in 2/4 time and marked Non troppo presto, meaning it should move quickly but not too fast. The right hand has many fast sixteenth-note patterns, while the left hand supports with short bass notes, chords, and answering figures. The playful title fits the music well, since the repeated quick notes can sound like excited conversation.
Measures 1–8 introduce the main playful idea. The right hand moves in quick sixteenth-note patterns, while the left hand alternates between low notes and short chords. The soft dynamic keeps the opening light and quick rather than heavy.
Measures 9–16 move into a more chromatic middle section. The melody uses more accidentals and shifting harmonies, giving the music a slightly more restless and mischievous sound.
Measures 17–22 return to the opening style. The right hand again uses quick, chattering figures while the left hand brings back the familiar accompaniment pattern.
Measures 23–29 lead the piece toward its ending. The music briefly becomes stronger with accented and sforzando moments, then returns to a softer final statement before the repeat sign.
Interesting fact: Robert Fuchs was an Austrian composer and teacher at the Vienna Conservatory. He taught many important composers, including Gustav Mahler, Hugo Wolf, Jean Sibelius, and Alexander von Zemlinsky, while also writing many smaller piano works useful for developing musical character and style.
How to earn points for this piece:
Download or purchase the sheet music.
Practice the piece carefully. Watch the video example to make sure you are accurate.
Record yourself on video and upload it to YouTube. (Perfection is not required. A few minor mistakes are okay.)
Submit a link to your video here for evaluation. We will watch your performance and give you feedback. If you need more practice—we will let you know exactly what you need to work on along with additional practice suggestions. (Or you can submit a video to the public and other users will evaluate your video.)
If your performance is good, we will approve your video and you can collect your points.
Submit Video