Alla Mazurka

Aleksandr Nemerovsky

RomanticObscuremazurka3/4~2 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

A short, character-driven piece in the mazurka style, likely intended for pedagogy or social dance. It relies on typical stylistic conventions of the genre established in the 19th century.

Teacher notes

Ensure the phrasing flows naturally despite the specific rhythmic requirements of the genre.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmrubatoarticulationfinger-independence

Mood

elegantplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Alla Mazurka by Aleksandr Nemerovsky?

Alla Mazurka 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 Alla Mazurka?

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 Alla Mazurka?

A typical performance of Alla Mazurka lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Alla Mazurka?

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

What pieces are similar to Alla Mazurka?

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.