As três Marias, W411

Heitor Villa-Lobos

ModernKnownromanceE minorLento4/4~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 7

About this piece

Heitor Villa-Lobos' 'As três Marias, W411' is a poignant and lyrical piano piece, likely a character sketch or a short miniature. It is known for its expressive melody and rich harmonic language, characteristic of Villa-Lobos' style.

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Teacher notes

Focus on creating a deeply expressive and singing tone, utilizing sensitive pedaling to enhance the harmonic colors.

Technical focus

pedalingcantabilevoicingrubato

Mood

melancholiclyricalcontemplativenostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is As três Marias, W411 by Heitor Villa-Lobos?

As três Marias, W411 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 As três Marias, W411?

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 As três Marias, W411?

A typical performance of As três Marias, W411 lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for As três Marias, W411?

As três Marias, W411 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.