Autumn Leaves

Henry MaylathOp.24

RomanticObscureromanceF majorModerato4/4~3 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

This is a salon-style character piece typical of 19th-century amateur repertoire. It features a simple melody over broken-chord accompaniments that prioritize expressive phrasing.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a smooth, singing melodic line while balancing the soft accompaniment chords.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicingarticulation

Mood

lyricalnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Autumn Leaves (Op.24) by Henry Maylath?

Autumn Leaves (Op.24) is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play Autumn Leaves?

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 Autumn Leaves?

A typical performance of Autumn Leaves (Op.24) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Autumn Leaves?

Autumn Leaves (Op.24) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Autumn Leaves?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Beside the Sea by Henry Maylath, Bridal Morn by Henry Maylath, Beauties Power by Henry Maylath — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.