12 Viennese German Dances

Franz SchubertD.128

RomanticWell-knownwaltz
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Schubert's German Dances are delightful miniatures, capturing the spirit of Viennese social dancing with their characteristic rhythms and charming melodies. They showcase Schubert's effortless lyricism and his gift for creating miniature masterpieces.

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Teacher notes

Emphasize rhythmic precision and the natural lilt of the waltz rhythm.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmflowing-sixteenthsfinger-independencerubatovoicing

Mood

energeticplayfulelegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 12 Viennese German Dances (D.128) by Franz Schubert?

12 Viennese German Dances (D.128) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play 12 Viennese German Dances?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 Viennese German Dances?

12 Viennese German Dances (D.128) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.