Alla Polacca in B-flat major

Johann Gottfried Krebs

BaroqueObscurepolonaiseB-flat majorAllegro3/4~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

This is a character piece in the style of a polonaise by the German composer Johann Gottfried Krebs. It is distinctive for its adherence to late Baroque keyboard idioms while anticipating the lighter galant style.

Teacher notes

The main challenge is maintaining clean articulation in the ornamental flourishes while keeping a steady pulse.

Technical focus

articulationfinger-independenceornamentationflowing-sixteenths

Mood

elegantenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Alla Polacca in B-flat major by Johann Gottfried Krebs?

Alla Polacca in B-flat major is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play Alla Polacca in B-flat major?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 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 Polacca in B-flat major?

A typical performance of Alla Polacca in B-flat major lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Alla Polacca in B-flat major?

Alla Polacca in B-flat major is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Alla Polacca in B-flat major?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bouree by George Frideric Handel, Blumenwalzer by Léon Jessel — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.