Belvédère

Henry Maylath

RomanticObscurewaltzF majorModerato3/4~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

Belvédère is a short, light character piece characteristic of the pedagogical salon music produced in the late 19th century. It relies on standard harmonic progressions and simple dance rhythms.

Teacher notes

Maintain a graceful, buoyant waltz rhythm throughout the piece.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmarticulationfinger-independence

Mood

elegantgentle

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Belvédère by Henry Maylath?

Belvédère is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 2.

What level do I need to play Belvédère?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 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 Belvédère?

A typical performance of Belvédère lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Belvédère?

Belvédère is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Belvédère?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Beauties of Iolanthe by Henry Maylath, Beside the Sea by Henry Maylath, Bouton de Rose by Henry Maylath — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.