Albumblatt

Felix MendelssohnOp.117

RomanticSpecialistromanceE majorAndante3/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This piece by Mendelssohn is a quintessential 'Song Without Words' style miniature. It features delicate arpeggiation and an expressive, song-like melody.

Teacher notes

The pianist must achieve a clear separation between the melody and the delicate, flowing accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilevoicingflowing-sixteenths

Mood

lyricalgentle

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Albumblatt (Op.117) by Felix Mendelssohn?

Albumblatt (Op.117) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Albumblatt?

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 Albumblatt?

A typical performance of Albumblatt (Op.117) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Albumblatt?

Albumblatt (Op.117) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Albumblatt?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Allegro in D minor, MWV W 33 by Felix Mendelssohn, Arabesque No. 1 by Claude Debussy, Berceuse by Aleksander Michałowski — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.