3 Pieces

Alexander ScriabinOp.45

ModernKnownetudeF-sharp majorSonore4/4~5 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 8

About this piece

Scriabin's '3 Pieces' Op. 45 are late Romantic works, showing his characteristic harmonic richness and dramatic intensity. They demand a mature musical understanding and control over a wide range of expression.

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Teacher notes

The primary challenge is mastering the large, resonant chords and achieving Scriabin's unique, ecstatic sonority.

Technical focus

large-chordsdramatic-contrastvoicingpedalingrubato

Mood

passionatedramaticpowerful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 3 Pieces (Op.45) by Alexander Scriabin?

3 Pieces (Op.45) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play 3 Pieces?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 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 Pieces?

A typical performance of 3 Pieces (Op.45) lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 3 Pieces?

3 Pieces (Op.45) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.