Albumblatt

Johann Baptist ZerlettOp.182

RomanticObscureromanceD-flat majorAllegretto grazioso2/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

Zerlett’s work is a lighthearted salon piece typical of the late Romantic pedagogical repertoire. It relies on clean fingerwork and a sense of grace to succeed.

Teacher notes

The main technical requirement is maintaining consistent articulation throughout the grace notes and decorative flourishes.

Technical focus

articulationfinger-independencecantabile

Mood

elegantplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Albumblatt (Op.182) by Johann Baptist Zerlett?

Albumblatt (Op.182) 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 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.182) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Albumblatt?

Albumblatt (Op.182) 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 The Entertainer by Scott Joplin, 12 Variations on "Ah vous dirais-je, Maman" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.