Araber-Sprünge

Hans Christian Lumbye

RomanticSpecialistwaltzTempo di Valse3/4~5 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7

About this piece

This waltz is a charming work by the Danish composer Hans Christian Lumbye, known as the 'Strauss of the North'. It is characterized by its light, dance-like quality and typical mid-19th-century Scandinavian salon style.

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Teacher notes

Focus on executing a clear and buoyant waltz rhythm, with attention to expressive rubato and elegant melodic phrasing.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmarpeggiosrubatocantabilevoicing

Mood

elegantnostalgiclyrical

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Araber-Sprünge by Hans Christian Lumbye?

Araber-Sprünge 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 Araber-Sprünge?

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 Araber-Sprünge?

A typical performance of Araber-Sprünge lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Araber-Sprünge?

Araber-Sprünge is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.