Allemanda Tr(egian)

Peter Philips

BaroqueSpecialistsuite4/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

This piece is a masterwork by Peter Philips, demonstrating the peak of English virginalist composition found in the Tregian manuscript. It is highly esteemed for its complex weaving of melodic lines and rhythmic variation.

Teacher notes

The player must manage large-scale rhythmic organization while articulating delicate ornaments.

Technical focus

counterpointornamentationarticulationfinger-independenceflowing-sixteenths

Mood

elegantcontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allemanda Tr(egian) by Peter Philips?

Allemanda Tr(egian) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Allemanda Tr(egian)?

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 Allemanda Tr(egian)?

A typical performance of Allemanda Tr(egian) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Allemanda Tr(egian)?

Allemanda Tr(egian) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Allemanda Tr(egian)?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Am spinett by Christian Sinding, Bonny Sweet Robin by John Bull, Bénédiction by Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wély — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.