Allegro

Johann Wilhelm Hässler

ClassicalSpecialistsonataG majorAllegro4/4~1 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

Hässler was a prolific composer of pedagogical keyboard music during the late 18th century. This Allegro displays the modest technical demands typical of student repertoire from that time.

Teacher notes

Students must focus on keeping the pulse steady throughout the sixteenth-note passages.

Technical focus

alberti-bassarticulationfinger-independence

Mood

energeticplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allegro by Johann Wilhelm Hässler?

Allegro 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 Allegro?

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 Allegro?

A typical performance of Allegro lasts about 1 minute.

Where can I get free sheet music for Allegro?

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

What pieces are similar to Allegro?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Blumenwalzer by Léon Jessel, Bluin' the Blues by Henry Ragas, Bohemia by Joseph Francis Lamb — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.