Berceuse in A major

James Hotchkiss Rogers

RomanticObscureberceuseA majorAndante con moto3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Rogers wrote various pedagogical and salon pieces in the early 20th century. This work offers a sophisticated harmonic palette while maintaining the gentle character of a lullaby.

Teacher notes

Balancing the accompaniment chords so they do not overpower the expressive melody is the primary goal.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicingrubato

Mood

lyricalnostalgicgentle

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse in A major by James Hotchkiss Rogers?

Berceuse in A major is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Berceuse in A major?

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 Berceuse in A major?

A typical performance of Berceuse in A major lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse in A major?

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

What pieces are similar to Berceuse in A major?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bridal Song by James Hotchkiss Rogers, Bossa Nova by Serban Nichifor, Blumengruss by Carl Bohm — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.