Awa, whigs, awa!

Thomas Carter

ClassicalSpecialistromancearabesqueAllegretto6/8~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6

About this piece

The anonymous 'Awa, whigs, awa!' is a traditional Scottish air, likely arranged for solo piano. It possesses a simple, folk-like melody and a gentle, perhaps slightly melancholic character.

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Teacher notes

Work on maintaining a steady tempo while allowing the melody to sing out clearly over a simple accompaniment.

Technical focus

flowing-sixteenthsarticulationvoicingalberti-bass

Mood

lyricalgentleelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Awa, whigs, awa! by Thomas Carter?

Awa, whigs, awa! is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Awa, whigs, awa!?

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 Awa, whigs, awa!?

A typical performance of Awa, whigs, awa! lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Awa, whigs, awa!?

Awa, whigs, awa! is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.