As-tu vu la comète ?

Camille SchubertOp.252

RomanticObscureromanceAllegretto2/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

This is a salon piece by the French composer Camille Schubert, characteristic of mid-19th-century light piano literature. It features a straightforward melodic structure typical of the popular parlor music of the time.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is maintaining a light, detached touch in the right hand while keeping the accompaniment steady.

Technical focus

articulationcantabileleft-hand-independence

Mood

playfulelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is As-tu vu la comète ? (Op.252) by Camille Schubert?

As-tu vu la comète ? (Op.252) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play As-tu vu la comète ??

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 As-tu vu la comète ??

A typical performance of As-tu vu la comète ? (Op.252) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for As-tu vu la comète ??

As-tu vu la comète ? (Op.252) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to As-tu vu la comète ??

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bertha by Camille Schubert, The Entertainer by Scott Joplin, Bach-bwv-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.