Beauties Charms

Theodore Moses TobaniOp.393

RomanticObscureromanceA-flat majorModerato3/4~4 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

Opus 393 by Tobani is a character piece that emphasizes high-register, lyrical melodies. It is representative of the lush, salon-focused compositions popular in the late Victorian era.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is balancing the singing melody against the supportive, flowing accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubatovoicing

Mood

eleganttender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Beauties Charms (Op.393) by Theodore Moses Tobani?

Beauties Charms (Op.393) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Beauties Charms?

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 Beauties Charms?

A typical performance of Beauties Charms (Op.393) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Beauties Charms?

Beauties Charms (Op.393) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Beauties Charms?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Black Beauty by Duke Ellington, Berceuse by Rudolf Friml, Albumblatt by Moritz Moszkowski — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.