1900 March

Gus W. Bernard

ModernObscuremarchC majorTempo di Marcia2/4~3 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

This is a ragtime-era march composition by Gus W. Bernard, typical of the parlor music popular at the turn of the 20th century. It is distinctive for its straightforward rhythmic drive and simple harmonic structure common to amateur-focused publications of that time.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is maintaining a consistent, steady pulse throughout the march-style rhythmic patterns.

Technical focus

left-hand-independencearticulationwaltz-rhythm

Mood

energeticplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 1900 March by Gus W. Bernard?

1900 March is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play 1900 March?

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.

How long is 1900 March?

A typical performance of 1900 March lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 1900 March?

1900 March is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 1900 March?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Blumenwalzer by Léon Jessel, Bluin' the Blues by Henry Ragas, Bohemia by Joseph Francis Lamb — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.