Bangalore

Earl Burtnett

ModernObscureromanceC majorModerato4/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

Bangalore is a lyrical, atmospheric work by Earl Burtnett, often associated with his broader career as a bandleader and composer of popular light music. It features flowing melodic lines supported by warm, lush chordal textures.

Teacher notes

Focus on bringing out the top voice of the chords to maintain a clear cantabile line.

Technical focus

pedalingcantabilevoicing

Mood

atmosphericelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bangalore by Earl Burtnett?

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

What level do I need to play Bangalore?

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 Bangalore?

A typical performance of Bangalore lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bangalore?

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

What pieces are similar to Bangalore?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Butterfly by Aleksandr Ilyinsky, 'Neath Swinging Roses by Albert William Ketèlbey, Boneca Yayá by Oscar Lorenzo Fernández — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.