At Sundown

George D. Wilson

RomanticObscureromanceC majorModerato4/4~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

This is a pedagogical teaching piece intended for early intermediate students. It is defined by its simple binary structure and reliance on standard harmonic patterns.

Teacher notes

Focus on balancing the melody against the lighter accompaniment figures.

Technical focus

alberti-basscantabilearticulation

Mood

gentletender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is At Sundown by George D. Wilson?

At Sundown is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 2.

What level do I need to play At Sundown?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 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 2 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?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Blaue Aeuglein by Friedrich Burgmüller, Albumblad by Oskar Merikanto, "Berceuse" by Alexandre Édouard Goria — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.