At the Cake-Walk Jubilee

Gustav E. Butler

ModernObscuremarchC majorAllegro2/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

At the Cake-Walk Jubilee is a lively ragtime-influenced piece that captures the popular syncopated styles of the early 1900s. Its musical distinctiveness lies in its infectious rhythm and spirited, percussive articulation.

Teacher notes

Precision in the syncopated rhythms is essential to convey the style of the cakewalk.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarticulationleft-hand-independencerepeated-notes

Mood

energeticplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is At the Cake-Walk Jubilee by Gustav E. Butler?

At the Cake-Walk Jubilee is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play At the Cake-Walk Jubilee?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 the Cake-Walk Jubilee?

A typical performance of At the Cake-Walk Jubilee lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for At the Cake-Walk Jubilee?

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

What pieces are similar to At the Cake-Walk Jubilee?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 12 Variations on "Ah vous dirais-je, Maman" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alexander's Ragtime Band by Irving Berlin, Waltz in D-flat major, No. 1 by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.