Batalha de No.6 tom

Pedro de Araújo

BaroqueSpecialisttoccatapreludeG majorToccata4/4~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 7

About this piece

Pedro de Araujo's "Batalha de No.6 tom" is a keyboard piece in the toccata style, typical of the Portuguese Baroque. It is musically distinctive for its virtuosic display of rapid figuration, arpeggios, and a sense of improvisational freedom.

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Teacher notes

The main technical challenge is achieving fluid, rapid execution of scales and arpeggios with a strong rhythmic pulse.

Technical focus

arpeggiosspeed-agilityfinger-independence

Mood

brilliantenergeticpowerful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Batalha de No.6 tom by Pedro de Araújo?

Batalha de No.6 tom is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Batalha de No.6 tom?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 Batalha de No.6 tom?

A typical performance of Batalha de No.6 tom lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Batalha de No.6 tom?

Batalha de No.6 tom is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.