Alexandra Vals

Hans Christian Lumbye

RomanticSpecialistwaltzA majorAllegro3/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

Hans Christian Lumbye's 'Alexandra Vals' is a charming and lively waltz from the Romantic era, designed for social dancing. It features infectious melodies and a characteristic, buoyant rhythmic pulse.

💡

Teacher notes

Needs a light touch and a strong sense of the triple meter to capture the dance's spirit.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmspeed-agilityarpeggiosarticulation

Mood

energeticelegantplayful

Your status

Not in your repertoire

Sign in to track this piece

Free sheet music on IMSLP

Frequently asked questions

How hard is Alexandra Vals by Hans Christian Lumbye?

Alexandra Vals is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play Alexandra Vals?

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 Alexandra Vals?

A typical performance of Alexandra Vals lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Alexandra Vals?

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