2 German Dances

Franz SchubertD.974

RomanticSpecialistminuetAllegretto3/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

Schubert's later '2 German Dances' D.974 continue his tradition of delightful, folk-inspired miniatures. These pieces offer a slightly more mature lyricism compared to his earlier dances.

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Teacher notes

Pay close attention to subtle melodic nuances and a singing tone.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmarticulationcantabile

Mood

playfullyricalnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 German Dances (D.974) by Franz Schubert?

2 German Dances (D.974) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play 2 German Dances?

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 2 German Dances?

A typical performance of 2 German Dances (D.974) lasts about 3 minutes.

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

2 German Dances (D.974) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.