10 Mazurkas

Alexander ScriabinOp.3

RomanticWell-knownmazurka3/4
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 7

About this piece

Alexander Scriabin's '10 Mazurkas' Op. 3 are early works that already show his distinctive harmonic language and expressive depth. They are more than simple dances, offering intense emotional exploration and pianistic challenges.

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Teacher notes

Requires sophisticated control of rubato and nuanced dynamic shaping.

Technical focus

rubatovoicingcantabilewaltz-rhythmspeed-agility

Mood

passionatelyricalintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 10 Mazurkas (Op.3) by Alexander Scriabin?

10 Mazurkas (Op.3) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play 10 Mazurkas?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

Where can I get free sheet music for 10 Mazurkas?

10 Mazurkas (Op.3) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.