24 Preludes

Alexander ScriabinOp.11

RomanticWell-knownprelude~30 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 6

About this piece

Scriabin's Preludes, Op. 11, are a remarkable set of character pieces, with one in each major and minor key. They showcase his evolving harmonic language, moving from Chopin-esque lyricism to his distinctive, more dissonant later style.

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Teacher notes

Develop a keen sense of harmonic color and the ability to navigate Scriabin's unique harmonic progressions.

Technical focus

arpeggiosspeed-agilitypedalingdramatic-contrastfinger-independence

Mood

passionatedramatic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 24 Preludes (Op.11) by Alexander Scriabin?

24 Preludes (Op.11) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play 24 Preludes?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 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 24 Preludes?

A typical performance of 24 Preludes (Op.11) lasts about 30 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 24 Preludes?

24 Preludes (Op.11) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.