1915 Frisco

Charles Miller

ModernObscurewaltzModerato4/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

1915 Frisco is a character piece written in a light, early 20th-century popular style. It features syncopated rhythms reminiscent of the ragtime era adapted for a salon setting.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a steady rag-style left hand while balancing syncopated accents in the right hand.

Technical focus

left-hand-independencearticulation

Mood

nostalgicenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 1915 Frisco by Charles Miller?

1915 Frisco 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 1915 Frisco?

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 1915 Frisco?

A typical performance of 1915 Frisco lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 1915 Frisco?

1915 Frisco is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 1915 Frisco?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'Chabad'er Melodie and Freilachs by Joel Engel, Brudefærden i Hardanger, HK 38 by Halfdan Kjerulf, Bluettes en forme de Valse by Eduard Schütt — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.