2 Contretänze

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartK.603

ClassicalKnownminuet3/4
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

Mozart's Contretänze, K. 603, are a collection of German dances composed for orchestra, but often transcribed for piano. They are characterized by their light, cheerful melodies and clear, balanced phrasing typical of the Classical era.

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Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a steady, graceful tempo and clear articulation of the dance-like rhythms.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmalberti-bassarticulation

Mood

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Contretänze (K.603) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

2 Contretänze (K.603) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play 2 Contretänze?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

Where can I get free sheet music for 2 Contretänze?

2 Contretänze (K.603) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.