4 Preludes

Alexander ScriabinOp.31

ModernKnownpreludeLento assai4/4~4 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 7

About this piece

Scriabin's Prelude Op. 31 No. 1 is an atmospheric and harmonically adventurous work, characteristic of his later style. Its distinctive quality lies in its shimmering textures and evocative harmonies.

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Teacher notes

Achieving the ethereal soundscape through precise articulation and sensitive pedaling is the primary technical challenge.

Technical focus

wide-spanvoicingrubatolayered-texture

Mood

mysteriousatmosphericcontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 4 Preludes (Op.31) by Alexander Scriabin?

4 Preludes (Op.31) is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play 4 Preludes?

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 4 Preludes?

A typical performance of 4 Preludes (Op.31) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 4 Preludes?

4 Preludes (Op.31) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.