Aline

Joseph Bernard Woets

ClassicalObscureromanceF majorModerato2/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 3

About this piece

Aline is a charming early 19th-century salon piece written for the developing amateur market. Its structure follows the typical light, melodic conventions of the era.

Teacher notes

Focus on the clarity of the ornamentation and the evenness of the left-hand Alberti-style accompaniment.

Technical focus

articulationornamentationalberti-bass

Mood

eleganttender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Aline by Joseph Bernard Woets?

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

What level do I need to play Aline?

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 Aline?

A typical performance of Aline lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Aline?

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

What pieces are similar to Aline?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Black Beauty by Duke Ellington, Berceuse by Rudolf Friml, Albumblatt by Moritz Moszkowski — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.