Autumnal Tints

Sydney SmithOp.82

RomanticObscureromanceAndante4/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Autumnal Tints is a typical Victorian-era salon piece designed for refined home entertainment. It relies on graceful arpeggiated figures and a singing, sentimental melody.

Teacher notes

The articulation of the rapid arpeggios should remain light and even.

Technical focus

cantabileornamentationarpeggios

Mood

eleganttender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Autumnal Tints (Op.82) by Sydney Smith?

Autumnal Tints (Op.82) 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 Autumnal Tints?

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 Autumnal Tints?

A typical performance of Autumnal Tints (Op.82) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Autumnal Tints?

Autumnal Tints (Op.82) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Autumnal Tints?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bergerette by Sydney Smith, Autumnal Tints by Sydney Smith, Bohemian Girl - Second Fantasia by Sydney Smith — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.