森林情景，作品82 - 一套九首短小的鋼琴曲，喚起森林的意象和氛圍，其中包括廣受喜愛的「預言鳥」。
幻想曲集，作品73 - 一套三首簡短而抒情的作品，最初為單簧管和鋼琴而作，但也常以大提琴或小提琴演奏。
女人之愛與生命(作品42) Frauenliebe Und Leben
Robert Schumann Waldszenen (Forest Scenes), Op. 82 - A set of nine short piano pieces evoking images and moods of a forest, including the well-loved "Vogel als Prophet" (Bird as Prophet).
Robert Schumann Fantasiestücke (Fantasy Pieces), Op. 73 - A set of three short, lyrical pieces originally for clarinet and piano, but also often performed on cello or violin.
Robert Schumann Frauenliebe und -leben (A Woman's Love and Life), Op. 42 - Another highly regarded song cycle for voice and piano, depicting the progression of a woman's love, marriage, and loss.