3 Etudes

Alexander ScriabinOp.65

ModernSpecialistetudeF-sharp minorAllegro4/4~4 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9

About this piece

Scriabin's Op. 65 consists of three etudes for piano, written in 1912, which are famous for their use of intervals of ninths, sevenths, and fifths. They represent the pinnacle of his atonal-leaning late style.

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Teacher notes

Requires exceptional stamina and the ability to navigate complex harmonic language at high speed.

Technical focus

speed-agilityfinger-independencearpeggioslarge-chordswide-span

Mood

passionatedramaticenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 3 Etudes (Op.65) by Alexander Scriabin?

3 Etudes (Op.65) is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play 3 Etudes?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 7 — meaning you can already play level 6–7 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 3 Etudes?

A typical performance of 3 Etudes (Op.65) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 3 Etudes?

3 Etudes (Op.65) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.