Albumblatt

Carl GrammannOp.47

RomanticObscureromance~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This Albumblatt by Carl Grammann is a typical late 19th-century salon piece characterized by its sentimental melodic lines. It serves as a study in sustained lyricism and the delicate shaping of melodic phrases within the Romantic tradition.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a seamless cantabile tone throughout the melodic transitions.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatovoicingfinger-independence

Mood

lyricalnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Albumblatt (Op.47) by Carl Grammann?

Albumblatt (Op.47) 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.47) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Albumblatt?

Albumblatt (Op.47) 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 'O sole mio by Eduardo Di Capua, Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson, Broadway Melody by Nacio Herb Brown — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.