Berceuse

Arthur Norton Wight

RomanticObscureberceuseG-flat majorAndante moderato6/8~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

Arthur Norton Wight composes in a style that is reminiscent of turn-of-the-century salon miniatures. The piece is built on a lullaby rhythm that maintains a consistent, calm aesthetic throughout.

Teacher notes

Pay close attention to the pedaling to avoid blurring the harmonic shifts while sustaining the melodic legato.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubato

Mood

intimategentlenostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse by Arthur Norton Wight?

Berceuse 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?

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?

A typical performance of Berceuse lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse?

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

What pieces are similar to Berceuse?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include An old miniature by William Baines, Albumblatt by Václav Suk, Berceuse No.1 by Raoul Ordinaire — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.