Bagattelle no. 1 in Am

Harry Maximillian RobertsOp. 3

RomanticObscurepreludeA minorAndante3/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

This piece acts as a short, introspective character study in the tradition of early Romantic salon music. It is distinguished by its expressive use of minor-key pathos.

Teacher notes

Work on coordinating the independent accompaniment pattern with the sustained melodic line.

Technical focus

left-hand-independencecantabilerubato

Mood

melancholiccontemplative

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bagattelle no. 1 in Am (Op. 3) by Harry Maximillian Roberts?

Bagattelle no. 1 in Am (Op. 3) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play Bagattelle no. 1 in Am?

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 Bagattelle no. 1 in Am?

A typical performance of Bagattelle no. 1 in Am (Op. 3) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bagattelle no. 1 in Am?

Bagattelle no. 1 in Am (Op. 3) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bagattelle no. 1 in Am?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Gymnopédie No. 1 by Erik Satie, Gymnopédie No. 2 by Erik Satie, Gymnopédie No. 3 by Erik Satie — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.