4 Contretänze

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartK.267

ClassicalSpecialistminuet3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

Mozart's K.267 is a set of four Contredanses, which are lively and typically courtly dances from the Classical era. They are characterized by their clear formal structures and cheerful melodies, often featuring simple harmonic progressions.

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Teacher notes

These dances are excellent for practicing clear articulation and rhythmic precision in a cheerful, dance-like manner.

Technical focus

alberti-basswaltz-rhythmarticulationfinger-independence

Mood

elegantplayfulenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 4 Contretänze (K.267) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

4 Contretänze (K.267) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play 4 Contretänze?

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 4 Contretänze?

A typical performance of 4 Contretänze (K.267) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 4 Contretänze?

4 Contretänze (K.267) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.