Alice

Julius C. Meininger

RomanticObscureromance2/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

This is a forgotten salon piece by Julius C. Meininger that follows the conventions of the 19th-century character piece. It displays clear structural divisions and a lighthearted, pleasant melodic invention.

Teacher notes

Students must pay attention to clear articulation in the right-hand figurations against the steady pulse.

Technical focus

articulationfinger-independencepedaling

Mood

playfulelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Alice by Julius C. Meininger?

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

What level do I need to play Alice?

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 Alice?

A typical performance of Alice lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Alice?

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

What pieces are similar to Alice?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include The Entertainer by Scott Joplin, Bach-bwv-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Bach-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.