29 de agosto

José Libornio

RomanticObscurewaltz3/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This is a salon-style piano piece composed by José Libornio, characteristic of regional Latin American romantic traditions. It relies on simple melodic charm and standard accompanimental patterns.

Teacher notes

The challenge lies in balancing the singing melody against a consistent, gentle waltz accompaniment.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmcantabilerubato

Mood

nostalgicintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 29 de agosto by José Libornio?

29 de agosto 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 29 de agosto?

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 29 de agosto?

A typical performance of 29 de agosto lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 29 de agosto?

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

What pieces are similar to 29 de agosto?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Für Elise by Ludwig van Beethoven, Prelude in E minor, No. 4 by Frédéric Chopin, As in a Rose Jar by Charles Wakefield Cadman — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.