Beijos

Aurélio CavalcantiOp.289

RomanticObscurewaltzA-flat majorTempo di Valse3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

A salon waltz composed in the late 19th-century Brazilian tradition. The work is characterized by its flowing accompaniment and lyrical, ornamental melodic lines.

Teacher notes

Ensure the left-hand bass notes are firm but light to avoid interfering with the delicate right-hand melody.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmrubatoarpeggioscantabile

Mood

elegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Beijos (Op.289) by Aurélio Cavalcanti?

Beijos (Op.289) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Beijos?

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 Beijos?

A typical performance of Beijos (Op.289) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Beijos?

Beijos (Op.289) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Beijos?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bohême by Aurélio Cavalcanti, Altiva by Aurélio Cavalcanti, Buenos dias by Aurélio Cavalcanti — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.