''America'' Schottisch

William DresslerOp.30

RomanticObscuremarchC majorAllegro2/4~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 2

About this piece

This Schottisch is a dance-oriented work representative of 19th-century parlor music. It is musically notable for its bright, rhythmic vitality and standard dance-form structure.

Teacher notes

Precision in the articulation of the right-hand dance theme against the steady left-hand accompaniment is essential.

Technical focus

alberti-bassarticulationfinger-independence

Mood

energeticelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is ''America'' Schottisch (Op.30) by William Dressler?

''America'' Schottisch (Op.30) 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 ''America'' Schottisch?

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 ''America'' Schottisch?

A typical performance of ''America'' Schottisch (Op.30) lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for ''America'' Schottisch?

''America'' Schottisch (Op.30) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to ''America'' Schottisch?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 1851 Polka by William Dressler, 1851 Polka by William Dressler, Beauties of the Waltz by William Dressler — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.