Albumblatt

Emil LieblingOp.18

RomanticObscureromanceB-flat majorAndantino3/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

Emil Liebling was a prominent piano pedagogue in America; this Albumblatt serves as an accessible, melodically driven piece for students. It balances simple arpeggiated figures with a singing melodic line.

Teacher notes

The student must work on evenness in the broken-chord accompaniments to ensure they do not overpower the melody.

Technical focus

arpeggioscantabilepedaling

Mood

nostalgictender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Albumblatt (Op.18) by Emil Liebling?

Albumblatt (Op.18) 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.18) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Albumblatt?

Albumblatt (Op.18) 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 Für Elise by Ludwig van Beethoven, Pavane pour une infante défunte by Maurice Ravel, Brigg Fair by Percy Grainger — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.