12 Études pour les pieds seulement

Charles-Valentin Alkan

RomanticKnownetude
H8
Henle (estimated)

About this piece

Charles-Valentin Alkan's '12 Études pour les pieds seulement' are actually part of his 'Trois grandes études' (Op. 76), specifically the third study, which is written for organ pedals. The description of it being for piano is factually incorrect as it is an organ work.

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Teacher notes

The primary challenge is the extreme physical coordination required for pedal-only performance on an organ.

Technical focus

left-hand-independencefinger-independencelarge-chordsspeed-agilitywide-span

Mood

powerfuldramaticintellectual

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 12 Études pour les pieds seulement by Charles-Valentin Alkan?

12 Études pour les pieds seulement is rated Henle level 8 of 9 — concert repertoire, roughly diploma level.

What level do I need to play 12 Études pour les pieds seulement?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 8 — meaning you can already play level 7–8 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 12 Études pour les pieds seulement?

12 Études pour les pieds seulement is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.