Anna Polka, JLW 25

Hans Christian Lumbye

RomanticKnownG majorPolka2/4~2 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7

About this piece

Hans Christian Lumbye's 'Anna Polka, JLW 25' is a spirited and cheerful polka. It is characteristic of Lumbye's accessible yet technically engaging compositions designed for dancing and enjoyment.

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Teacher notes

Requires sharp, clean articulation and agile fingers to execute the rapid figurations.

Technical focus

speed-agilitywaltz-rhythmarticulationfinger-independence

Mood

playfulenergeticbrilliant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Anna Polka, JLW 25 by Hans Christian Lumbye?

Anna Polka, JLW 25 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 Anna Polka, JLW 25?

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 Anna Polka, JLW 25?

A typical performance of Anna Polka, JLW 25 lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Anna Polka, JLW 25?

Anna Polka, JLW 25 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.