"Melody on an Autumn Day" is a piece in A minor, with an unknown composition date. This piece has an ABA' ternary form. The autograph manuscript was believed to be the sole existing copy, but it was published by Muse Press in 2022. It is characterized by a beautiful, melancholic melody. Given Yamada's strong inclination towards Mendelssohn's Songs Without Words.

As its title suggests, "Melody on an Autumn Day" is a piece that seems to express the scenery and emotions of a beautiful autumn day. To particularly highlight the beauty of the melody, it is important to make it sing firmly as a "song without words." The B section, I believe, is where Yamada's dynamic individuality is expressed, and thus should be performed with boldness.

Although it is a Mendelssohnian piece, its charm will be enhanced if it is performed with depth and flavor, incorporating Yamada's unique Japanese lyricism and boldness as essential elements.