12.

Sergio Aarón Pérez

ModernObscureprelude
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2

About this piece

A short, contemporary solo piano work by Sergio Aarón Pérez. It explores concise musical ideas and structured phrasing in a modern tonal language.

Teacher notes

Pay close attention to the articulation markings to ensure the character of the piece is clearly defined.

Technical focus

finger-independencearticulationcantabile

Mood

elegantserene

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 12. by Sergio Aarón Pérez?

12. is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 2.

What level do I need to play 12.?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 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.?

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

What pieces are similar to 12.?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 122 by Sergio Aarón Pérez, 1. Air by Robert King, 12 Variations on 'God Save the King' by Christoph Friedrich Beck — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.