5 Ecossaises

Franz SchubertD.697

RomanticKnownwaltz3/4~10 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Schubert's '5 Ecossaises,' D.697, are delightful, short character pieces in the style of a Scottish dance. They showcase his gift for melody and his ability to create varied moods within concise forms.

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Teacher notes

Pay close attention to the subtle harmonic shifts and the lilting rhythm of the ecossaise.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubatoarpeggiosflowing-sixteenths

Mood

lyricalcontemplativenostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 5 Ecossaises (D.697) by Franz Schubert?

5 Ecossaises (D.697) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play 5 Ecossaises?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 5 Ecossaises?

A typical performance of 5 Ecossaises (D.697) lasts about 10 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 5 Ecossaises?

5 Ecossaises (D.697) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.