At Sundown

Rollo F. Maitland

RomanticObscurewaltzF majorAndante3/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

At Sundown is a parlor-style waltz characteristic of late 19th-century American salon music. It is notable for its gentle melodic contour and predictable harmonic progression.

Teacher notes

Maintain a steady pulse in the left hand while shaping the melody with expressive rubato.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmcantabilepedaling

Mood

lyricalnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is At Sundown by Rollo F. Maitland?

At Sundown 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 At Sundown?

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 At Sundown?

A typical performance of At Sundown lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for At Sundown?

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

What pieces are similar to At Sundown?

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