4 Waltzes

Johann Baptist Cramer

ClassicalSpecialistwaltz3/4
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 5

About this piece

Johann Baptist Cramer's '4 Waltzes' are instructive pieces that, while serving a pedagogical purpose, also offer charming musical moments with clear Classical era sensibilities.

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Teacher notes

Focus on clean articulation and a light touch to capture the elegant character of these early waltzes.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmalberti-bassfinger-independencearticulation

Mood

elegantplayfullyrical

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 4 Waltzes by Johann Baptist Cramer?

4 Waltzes 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 Waltzes?

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.

Where can I get free sheet music for 4 Waltzes?

4 Waltzes is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.