Albertha Vals

Hans Christian Lumbye

RomanticSpecialistwaltzTempo di Valse3/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 5

About this piece

Hans Christian Lumbye's 'Albertha Vals' is a charming 19th-century Viennese-style waltz. It is characterized by its graceful melodies and lilting rhythm, typical of the genre's popular appeal.

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Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a steady, flowing waltz rhythm and a graceful, legato melodic line.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmpedalingcantabile

Mood

elegantnostalgicgentle

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Albertha Vals by Hans Christian Lumbye?

Albertha Vals 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 Albertha Vals?

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 Albertha Vals?

A typical performance of Albertha Vals lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Albertha Vals?

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