Composed in 1865, this piece is dedicated to Gabriel Heschj, his student at the Paris Conservatoire. While Franck's works are characterized by deep introspection, this piece shows a connection to Robert Schumann's works for pedal piano.

Written in Andantino, G major, 2/4 time, this piece has a three-part form. With a melody in the right hand and arpeggiated chords in the left, the texture is relatively easy to read for Franck; however, upon closer inspection, chromatic progressions are subtly embedded within the arpeggios, creating inner voices. The middle section is structured to repeat with the roles of the left and right hands interchanged.