Piano Pieces by Difficulty
Every piece in the Répertoire catalog is rated on the Henle difficulty scale, from level 1 (beginner) to level 9 (virtuoso) — the same scale G. Henle Verlag uses for its urtext editions. Pick your level to browse repertoire that fits, or explore pieces by mood, by era, or by composer.
- 1BeginnerFirst pieces with both hands — simple melodies and five-finger positions.
- 2BeginnerEasy classics: short dances, minuets, and beginner album pieces.
- 3Late beginnerLate beginner favorites — easier Bach minuets, Clementi sonatinas.
- 4IntermediateIntermediate staples: Für Elise territory, easier Chopin waltzes.
- 5Late intermediateLate intermediate — Chopin nocturnes, Debussy's easier preludes.
- 6AdvancedAdvanced repertoire: Chopin ballade territory begins here.
- 7Late advancedLate advanced — demanding études, major sonata movements.
- 8ConcertConcert repertoire performed by professionals.
- 9VirtuosoVirtuoso summit: Liszt's Transcendental Études, Rach 3 territory.