3 German Dances

Franz SchubertD.972

RomanticKnownwaltzAllegro3/4~6 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 6

About this piece

Schubert's 'German Dances' D.972 are delightful short pieces that exemplify his mastery of the waltz form. They feature elegant melodies and often incorporate contrasting moods within their brief span.

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Teacher notes

Achieving a light, crisp articulation and managing rapid scale passages with evenness is important.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmarticulationspeed-agilityfinger-independence

Mood

elegantplayfulenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 3 German Dances (D.972) by Franz Schubert?

3 German Dances (D.972) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play 3 German Dances?

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 3 German Dances?

A typical performance of 3 German Dances (D.972) lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 3 German Dances?

3 German Dances (D.972) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.