13 Club Galop

John K. Conner

RomanticObscuremarchC majorVivace2/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This is a period-specific gallop designed for parlor dancing or light entertainment. Its construction is built around rapid, light-hearted melodic lines and energetic rhythmic pulse.

Teacher notes

Ensure the rapid tempo does not result in muddy articulation in the left-hand accompaniment.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarticulationleft-hand-independence

Mood

energeticplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 13 Club Galop by John K. Conner?

13 Club Galop is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play 13 Club Galop?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is 13 Club Galop?

A typical performance of 13 Club Galop lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 13 Club Galop?

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

What pieces are similar to 13 Club Galop?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Alexander's Ragtime Band by Irving Berlin, Waltz in D-flat major, No. 1 by Frédéric Chopin, 12 Variations on 'Ah vous dirai-je, Maman' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.