9 Contretänze

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartK.510

ClassicalKnownwaltz2/4~10 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 7

About this piece

Mozart's '9 Contretänze' K.510 are spirited dances, originally conceived for orchestra but also enjoyable on piano. They feature clear, catchy melodies and a lively, often syncopated, rhythmic character.

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Teacher notes

Maintaining a clear staccato touch and precise rhythmic drive is important for these cheerful dances.

Technical focus

alberti-bassarticulationspeed-agilityfinger-independencewaltz-rhythm

Mood

energeticplayfulelegantbrilliant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 9 Contretänze (K.510) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

9 Contretänze (K.510) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play 9 Contretänze?

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 9 Contretänze?

A typical performance of 9 Contretänze (K.510) lasts about 10 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 9 Contretänze?

9 Contretänze (K.510) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.