21 de abril

Carlos T. de Carvalho

ModernObscureromance~2 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This is a character piece from the Brazilian piano repertoire. It features a simple melodic structure typical of late 19th and early 20th-century salon music.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is shaping the melodic line with a singing tone while maintaining a steady rhythmic pulse.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicing

Mood

lyricalnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 21 de abril by Carlos T. de Carvalho?

21 de abril 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 21 de abril?

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 21 de abril?

A typical performance of 21 de abril lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 21 de abril?

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

What pieces are similar to 21 de abril?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bonita como eu só... by Carlos T. de Carvalho, Amar... só a ti by Carlos T. de Carvalho, 1914 by Carlos T. de Carvalho — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.