Banho dos arrecifes

Francisco de Paula Neves e SeixasOp.25

RomanticObscurebarcarolleD-flat majorAndante6/8~5 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Banho dos arrecifes is a colorful, programmatic work that employs shimmering textures to depict the sea. Its distinctiveness arises from the use of fluid, arpeggiated figures that evoke water movement.

Teacher notes

Master the use of sustain pedal to blend the textures without muddying the harmonic clarity.

Technical focus

pedalingcantabileflowing-sixteenthsvoicing

Mood

atmosphericcontemplativetender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Banho dos arrecifes (Op.25) by Francisco de Paula Neves e Seixas?

Banho dos arrecifes (Op.25) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Banho dos arrecifes?

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 Banho dos arrecifes?

A typical performance of Banho dos arrecifes (Op.25) lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Banho dos arrecifes?

Banho dos arrecifes (Op.25) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Banho dos arrecifes?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Au Crépuscule by Mel Bonis, Berceuse sur deux notes qui cornent, JA 7bis by Jehan Alain, Berceuse sur deux notes qui cornent by Jehan Alain — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.