Benedic, anima mea No.4

Samuel Brenton Whitney

RomanticObscureAndante4/4~4 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This is a late 19th-century American organ/piano work characterized by warm, lush Romantic harmonies. It provides a good exercise in hymn-like chordal playing.

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Teacher notes

Practice achieving a uniform tone across all notes in the chordal passages.

Technical focus

cantabilevoicinglayered-texture

Mood

contemplativeserene

Your status

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Benedic, anima mea No.4 by Samuel Brenton Whitney?

Benedic, anima mea No.4 is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Benedic, anima mea No.4?

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 Benedic, anima mea No.4?

A typical performance of Benedic, anima mea No.4 lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Benedic, anima mea No.4?

Benedic, anima mea No.4 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.