Johannes Brahms fact sheet for kids
A free printable fact sheet about Johannes Brahms (1833 to 1897): quick facts, a short life story, three pieces to hear, and room to write and draw.
Johannes Brahms lived from 1833 to 1897. Brahms grew up in Hamburg and played piano from a young age. He moved to Vienna and wrote symphonies, songs, and piano music. He was a close friend of Clara Schumann.
How to use this sheet
Read the story at the top out loud. Then play the first piece on the list. The line under each title says what to listen for. Tick the box when the piece ends.
Play the other two pieces on other days. One piece at a time is enough. At the end of the week, the child writes what they heard and draws a picture. Search the composer's name and the title on any streaming service or at a library.
For more on the life and the music, read our guide: Brahms for kids.
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Composer fact sheet
Johannes Brahms
1833 to 1897 · Germany · Romantic era
Quick facts
Born: 1833, Hamburg, Germany
Died: 1897, Vienna, Austria
Played: Piano
Era: Romantic, about 1820 to 1900
The story in short
Brahms grew up in Hamburg and played piano from a young age. He moved to Vienna and wrote symphonies, songs, and piano music. He was a close friend of Clara Schumann.
A fact to remember
His Lullaby is one of the best-known cradle songs in the world.
Listen to these
Lullaby
A rocking tune that many music boxes play.
Hungarian Dance No. 5
It speeds up, slows down, and speeds up again.
Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 39, No. 15
A gentle waltz for piano.
What I heard
Draw the music
Johannes Brahms fact sheetkidsclassicalmusic.com
Goes well with
- Brahms for kids: the full guide for parents
- All 24 composer fact sheets
- Composer timeline
- Composer study notebook page
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