HenselPushers

09/04/2026

This month’s easy piano arrangement is based on a piano piece (H184) that Hensel composed at age 20. This piece was “published” in the September 13th, 1826 edition of the Gartenzeitung or “Garden Times,” a newspaper assembled by the Mendelssohn siblings (which in the winter was named the Schnee-und-Thee-Zeitung, or “Snow and Tea Times”). The paper featured illustrations, poetry, short essays, and witticisms from the siblings, their father, F***y and Felix’s music teacher Zelter, and other adults in the household. The Zeitung was an example of the children’s idyllic and enriched upbringing, where they played in the garden and created art.

This arrangement is simplified, shortened to 16 measures, and transposed to F major; it is appropriate for late-beginner-level pianists. It features a simple 8-bar theme, then a version of the theme with big jumps and hand crossings, inspired by those in the original piece.

Look for “Patreon” at the link in bio to check it out

09/04/2026

Hard to believe I published Henselpushers’ first collection of free scores six years ago this weekend.

To celebrate I’m doing a little sale of my newest merch item—F***y Hensel composer busts. 6 years of henselpushers = $6 off! (that’s 24%)
Be sure to use the code 6YEARS when you check out.

Thank you all for your support these six years. I think in another six years we might have published the rest of her works!

08/23/2026

08/02/2026

fail! :(

07/31/2026

I have exciting news—henselpushers editions are now going to be available as physical scores. You will be able to purchase either whole collections or single works, printed on demand and shipped at affordable rates.

The first ten works are already available, with several more in the pipeline. See the selection at the link in my bio, or read the long version in my stories!

07/27/2026

If you’re in Amsterdam on August 8, go check out this concert of F***y and Felix’s string quartets by !

07/24/2026

Pre-orders launch TODAY for the henselpushers F***y Hensel composer bust!

This lil lady is about 3 inches/10cm tall and will bring some much needed feminine energy to your collection of “great” composers.

Pre-orders and the pre-order discount end August 8, and the busts ship mid-August!

I print each of these on my home 3D printer so they are a true specialty item.

Order at the link in bio or go to henselpushers.org/store

07/17/2026

Next week, new editions of three of F***y Hensel’s Italy-inspired solo piano pieces will be on the site.

If you’re a paid subscriber on Patreon, you have access already! If you’re not yet, join for as little as $3 per month.
Patreon link in bio!!