Andante in B-flat

Wolfgang Amadeus MozartK.15ii

ClassicalWell-knownminuetB-flat majorAndante3/4~1 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This early Andante by Mozart, K. 15ii, is a delightful example of his youthful compositional style. It features a graceful melody over a light, Alberti-bass accompaniment.

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Teacher notes

Practice evenness in the Alberti bass and bring out the melodic line with a clear, vocal quality.

Technical focus

alberti-bassarticulationcantabilevoicing

Mood

elegantgentlelyrical

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Andante in B-flat (K.15ii) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

Andante in B-flat (K.15ii) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play Andante in B-flat?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 Andante in B-flat?

A typical performance of Andante in B-flat (K.15ii) lasts about 1 minute.

Where can I get free sheet music for Andante in B-flat?

Andante in B-flat (K.15ii) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.