3 Pieces

Alexander ScriabinOp.49

ModernSpecialistromanceE-flat minorAndante con moto4/4~4 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

Scriabin's '3 Pieces' Op. 49, like his other late works, explore intense emotions through complex harmonies and expressive textures. This piece is typically lyrical and introspective.

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Teacher notes

The difficulty lies in controlling the wide dynamic range and managing the complex harmonic progressions with clarity.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicingflowing-sixteenthsrubato

Mood

lyricalcontemplativemelancholic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 3 Pieces (Op.49) by Alexander Scriabin?

3 Pieces (Op.49) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

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.49) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 3 Pieces?

3 Pieces (Op.49) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.