Alexander Polk-Mazurka

Charles Rehm

RomanticObscuremazurkaE-flat majorModerato3/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

This Polk-Mazurka by Charles Rehm is a quintessential example of salon music that blends the rhythmic characteristics of the mazurka with the flow of a polka. It relies on stylized dance gestures and modest bravura passages.

Teacher notes

The subtle rhythmic displacement characteristic of the mazurka needs to be executed without sounding jerky.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmcantabileornamentation

Mood

elegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Alexander Polk-Mazurka by Charles Rehm?

Alexander Polk-Mazurka 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 Alexander Polk-Mazurka?

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 Alexander Polk-Mazurka?

A typical performance of Alexander Polk-Mazurka lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Alexander Polk-Mazurka?

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

What pieces are similar to Alexander Polk-Mazurka?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Waltz No. 2 by Dmitri Shostakovich, Waltz in C-sharp minor, No. 2 by Frédéric Chopin, Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.