Berceuse Op. 26 No. 7

Ludvig Schytte

RomanticSpecialistberceuseA-flat majorAndante6/8~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 3

About this piece

Schytte's Berceuse is a staple of educational romantic repertoire, written with a clear focus on expressive melodic playing. It is distinctive for its idiomatic piano writing which rewards phrasing and dynamic control.

Teacher notes

Emphasize expressive phrasing and subtle dynamic shading in the melodic line.

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse Op. 26 No. 7 by Ludvig Schytte?

Berceuse Op. 26 No. 7 is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play Berceuse Op. 26 No. 7?

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 Berceuse Op. 26 No. 7?

A typical performance of Berceuse Op. 26 No. 7 lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse Op. 26 No. 7?

Berceuse Op. 26 No. 7 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Berceuse Op. 26 No. 7?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Au Matin by Benjamin Louis Paul Godard, Au Matin by Benjamin Louis Paul Godard, Au Matin by Benjamin Godard — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.