Schubert's 'German Dances' D.973 continue his exploration of the waltz, offering more delightful miniatures with characteristic Schubertian charm. These pieces are known for their memorable melodies and spirited execution.
Focus on bringing out the melodic line clearly while maintaining a sparkling, rhythmic accompaniment.
3 German Dances (D.973) 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.
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.
A typical performance of 3 German Dances (D.973) lasts about 6 minutes.
3 German Dances (D.973) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.