4 Impromptus

Franz SchubertOp.90

RomanticWell-knownimpromptuetudeC minorAllegro assai4/4~6 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6

About this piece

Schubert's Op. 90 Impromptus are cornerstones of the Romantic piano repertoire, with this C minor piece being a virtuosic showstopper characterized by its driving energy and bold dynamic shifts.

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Teacher notes

Mastering the rapid octaves and challenging leaps requires significant hand strength and accuracy.

Technical focus

rubatospeed-agilityarpeggiospedalingdramatic-contrast

Mood

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 4 Impromptus (Op.90) by Franz Schubert?

4 Impromptus (Op.90) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play 4 Impromptus?

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 Impromptus?

A typical performance of 4 Impromptus (Op.90) lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 4 Impromptus?

4 Impromptus (Op.90) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.