Allegro capriccioso, JB 1:32

Bedřich Smetana

RomanticSpecialistcapriceA minorAllegro2/4~3 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

A youthful work by Smetana displaying early influences of Romantic virtuosic tropes. It is characterized by its restless rhythmic drive and idiomatic Czech melodic turns.

Teacher notes

Focus on crisp articulation and controlling the energy during the shifts in dynamics.

Technical focus

speed-agilityfinger-independencearticulationrubato

Mood

energeticbrilliantplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro capriccioso, JB 1:32 by Bedřich Smetana?

Allegro capriccioso, JB 1:32 is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Allegro capriccioso, JB 1:32?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 Allegro capriccioso, JB 1:32?

A typical performance of Allegro capriccioso, JB 1:32 lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Allegro capriccioso, JB 1:32?

Allegro capriccioso, JB 1:32 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Allegro capriccioso, JB 1:32?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Blaník, JB 1:112/6 by Bedřich Smetana, Allegro capriccioso by Bedřich Smetana, Ballade in E minor, JB 2:43 by Bedřich Smetana — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.