2 German Dances

Franz SchubertD.841

ClassicalKnownwaltzA majorAllegro moderato3/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

Franz Schubert's German Dances D.841 are delightful pieces that showcase his mastery of melody and rhythm. These dances are more varied in character than D.769, ranging from spirited to lyrical and often displaying a charming Viennese flair.

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Teacher notes

Developing a natural sense of rubato and mastering smooth transitions between lyrical and energetic sections is important.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmspeed-agilitycantabilerubato

Mood

elegantlyricalnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 German Dances (D.841) by Franz Schubert?

2 German Dances (D.841) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play 2 German Dances?

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.

How long is 2 German Dances?

A typical performance of 2 German Dances (D.841) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 2 German Dances?

2 German Dances (D.841) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.