'Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms'

Clarence Lockhart ParteeOp.58

RomanticSpecialisttheme-and-variationsG majorAndante espressivo4/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

This arrangement of the traditional Irish air is representative of the pedagogical and parlor literature popular in the American mid-19th century. It explores the emotional resonance of the melody through simple but expressive variations.

Teacher notes

The challenge is to maintain a seamless, vocal line throughout the melodic variations without resorting to harsh accents.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubatovoicing

Mood

nostalgiclyricalintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms' (Op.58) by Clarence Lockhart Partee?

'Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms' (Op.58) 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 'Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms'?

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 'Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms'?

A typical performance of 'Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms' (Op.58) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms'?

'Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms' (Op.58) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

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