Bettlertanz, No.4, J.137

Carl Maria von Weber

RomanticSpecialistromanceC majorModerato2/4~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

The Bettlertanz (Beggar's Dance) is a charming character piece from von Weber's collection of easy works. It emphasizes clean finger work and clear motivic development.

Teacher notes

Pay close attention to the phrasing and the contrast between staccato and legato articulation.

Technical focus

articulationfinger-independencecantabile

Mood

playfulelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bettlertanz, No.4, J.137 by Carl Maria von Weber?

Bettlertanz, No.4, J.137 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 Bettlertanz, No.4, J.137?

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 Bettlertanz, No.4, J.137?

A typical performance of Bettlertanz, No.4, J.137 lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bettlertanz, No.4, J.137?

Bettlertanz, No.4, J.137 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bettlertanz, No.4, J.137?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bach-bwv-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Bach-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Blumenwalzer by Léon Jessel — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.