1904

Otto Auerbach

ModernObscuremarch2/4~3 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

A short, ephemeral salon piece by Otto Auerbach, reflecting the light classical style of the early 1900s. It features simple melodic lines supported by basic chordal accompaniment, characteristic of pedagogical material from this era.

Teacher notes

Focus on balancing the melody clearly against the repetitive chordal accompaniment in the left hand.

Technical focus

left-hand-independencealberti-bassarticulation

Mood

elegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 1904 by Otto Auerbach?

1904 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 1904?

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 1904?

A typical performance of 1904 lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 1904?

1904 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 1904?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Autumn Waltz by Stephen Foster, At Twilight by Rudolf Friml, 'A robba fina! by Eduardo Di Capua — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.