Am spinett

Christian SindingOp.122

RomanticKnownintermezzoE majorAndantino4/4~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

This piece by Christian Sinding evokes the delicate, brittle sound of the harpsichord ('spinett') within a late-Romantic harmonic language. It demands high precision and clean, light articulation.

Teacher notes

The ornamentation requires extreme finger independence and precision to sound authentic rather than muddy.

Technical focus

ornamentationcantabilevoicingfinger-independence

Mood

elegantnostalgiccontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Am spinett (Op.122) by Christian Sinding?

Am spinett (Op.122) 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 Am spinett?

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 Am spinett?

A typical performance of Am spinett (Op.122) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Am spinett?

Am spinett (Op.122) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Am spinett?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Waltz No. 2 by Dmitri Shostakovich, 16 Waltzes by Johannes Brahms, Waltz in C-sharp minor, No. 2 by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.