Alexandria

Alfred Solman

RomanticObscureromanceC majorModerato4/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

Alfred Solman was a prolific American composer whose piano works often leaned toward light, accessible melodies. This piece exhibits standard early 20th-century American salon characteristics.

Teacher notes

Maintain consistent tempo in the left-hand accompaniment figures.

Technical focus

alberti-basscantabilepedaling

Mood

gentleserene

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Alexandria by Alfred Solman?

Alexandria is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play Alexandria?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 Alexandria?

A typical performance of Alexandria lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Alexandria?

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

What pieces are similar to Alexandria?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Andantino in C major by Franz Schubert, Au jardin by Théodore Dubois, Berceuse gasconne by Paul Lacombe — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.