20 Pièces Enfantines

Francis Thoméop.58

RomanticKnownetudewaltz~14 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

Thomé's 'Pièces Enfantines' are delightful miniatures intended for young pianists, offering charming melodies and approachable technical challenges. They effectively introduce children to various musical styles and moods.

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Teacher notes

Focus on clear articulation and bringing out the cheerful character of the melodies.

Technical focus

cantabilefinger-independencearticulationwaltz-rhythm

Mood

playfulgentletender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 20 Pièces Enfantines (op.58) by Francis Thomé?

20 Pièces Enfantines (op.58) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play 20 Pièces Enfantines?

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 20 Pièces Enfantines?

A typical performance of 20 Pièces Enfantines (op.58) lasts about 14 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 20 Pièces Enfantines?

20 Pièces Enfantines (op.58) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.