3 Valses

Francis ThoméOp.36

RomanticSpecialistwaltzE-flat majorTempo di Valse3/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

These waltzes by Francis Thomé are graceful and melodious, fitting well within the salon music tradition of the Romantic period. They are appreciated for their refined elegance and clear, singable melodies.

💡

Teacher notes

Focus on achieving a light, graceful touch and smooth melodic lines.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmfinger-independencecantabilerubato

Mood

elegantlyrical

Your status

Not in your repertoire

Sign in to track this piece

Free sheet music on IMSLP

Frequently asked questions

How hard is 3 Valses (Op.36) by Francis Thomé?

3 Valses (Op.36) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play 3 Valses?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 Valses?

A typical performance of 3 Valses (Op.36) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 3 Valses?

3 Valses (Op.36) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.