Adrast

Franz SchubertD.137

RomanticSpecialistsonataG majorAllegro moderato4/4~2.5 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

This is a short, lively piano piece by Schubert, likely an early study or character piece, focusing on clear articulation and agile passagework. Its bright character and energetic momentum make it a pleasant yet technically engaging work.

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Teacher notes

Develop clean articulation and evenness in the rapid scalar and arpeggiated passages.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarpeggiosfinger-independencearticulation

Mood

energeticbrilliantplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Adrast (D.137) by Franz Schubert?

Adrast (D.137) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Adrast?

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.

How long is Adrast?

A typical performance of Adrast (D.137) lasts about 2.5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Adrast?

Adrast (D.137) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.