2 Nocturnes No.1

Frederic Woodman Root

RomanticSpecialistnocturneF MajorAndante cantabile4/4~5 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Frederic Woodman Root's '2 Nocturnes No.1' is a charming piece that likely emphasizes a sweet melody and simple, effective accompaniment.

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Teacher notes

Focus on achieving a clear, singing melody and precise articulation of the accompanying figures.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubatovoicing

Mood

lyricalcontemplativegentle

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Nocturnes No.1 by Frederic Woodman Root?

2 Nocturnes No.1 is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play 2 Nocturnes No.1?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 Nocturnes No.1?

A typical performance of 2 Nocturnes No.1 lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 2 Nocturnes No.1?

2 Nocturnes No.1 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.