It begins with Moderato mormorando (moderato, murmuringly), and quickly transitions to a light tone with Allegro polka. The middle section is marked Posato all’ nigro spirituals (calmly, in the style of Black spirituals). The left-hand part of the 'Allegro polka' in the recapitulation is quite difficult to play, so it may be necessary to devise solutions such as omitting notes as appropriate. Finally, the opening section reappears.