2 Piano Pieces

Joachim RaffOp.166

RomanticSpecialisttoccataD majorAllegro molto2/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Raff's Op. 166, a pair of piano pieces, likely includes a spirited and technically demanding work characteristic of his prolific output.

💡

Teacher notes

Focus on developing finger dexterity and control in rapid octave passages.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarticulationoctave-runsdramatic-contrast

Mood

energeticbrilliantpassionate

Your status

Not in your repertoire

Sign in to track this piece

Free sheet music on IMSLP

Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Piano Pieces (Op.166) by Joachim Raff?

2 Piano Pieces (Op.166) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play 2 Piano Pieces?

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 Piano Pieces?

A typical performance of 2 Piano Pieces (Op.166) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 2 Piano Pieces?

2 Piano Pieces (Op.166) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.