4 Minuets

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartK.601

ClassicalKnownminuetMenuetto3/4~3 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 2

About this piece

Mozart's "4 Minuets" K.601 are charming and concise dances, characteristic of the Classical era's graceful salon music. They feature clear melodic lines and balanced phrasing.

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Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a light and graceful articulation throughout.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmarticulationvoicing

Mood

elegantplayfulgentle

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 4 Minuets (K.601) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

4 Minuets (K.601) is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play 4 Minuets?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 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 Minuets?

A typical performance of 4 Minuets (K.601) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 4 Minuets?

4 Minuets (K.601) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.