All Fours

Norman O'Neill

RomanticObscureromanceAllegretto4/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Norman O'Neill was a British composer best known for his incidental music, and his solo piano works often display a charming, late-Romantic sensibility. This piece is a salon-style miniature that focuses on melodic grace and subtle phrasing.

Teacher notes

The student must balance the lyrical melody against a gentle accompaniment without over-pedaling.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatoarticulation

Mood

eleganttender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is All Fours by Norman O'Neill?

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

What level do I need to play All Fours?

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 All Fours?

A typical performance of All Fours lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for All Fours?

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

What pieces are similar to All Fours?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Andante by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Andante favori by Ludwig van Beethoven, Black Beauty by Duke Ellington — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.