Allegretto: Moderately Fast

A simple, short piece with a sketch-like quality, it gives the impression of a melody quickly jotted down as it came to mind. Although written in compound ternary form (A, B, A + coda), the sense of structure is not overt. This is because the coda's material is derived from B, and both A and B share a similar, endearing character, leading to an improvisatory impression of a continuous flow of song. The gentle triplet rhythm in 6/8 time persists throughout, and the melody, which receives subtle ornamentation with each repetition, remains consistently fresh and delicate. It is a heartwarming piece that evokes a scene of Beethoven humming a tune while strolling along his favorite forest path.