This remix of the original Op. 39 work features expanded rhythmic complexity and more aggressive layering. It pushes the boundaries of the original theme with increased density and technical demands.
The player must manage the dense, rhythmic textures without losing clarity in the passage work.
Comparable difficulty and character — good candidates for what to learn next.
Big Beat Remix (Op.135) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.
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.
A typical performance of Big Beat Remix (Op.135) lasts about 3 minutes.
Big Beat Remix (Op.135) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.
Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Big Beat by Mark Alburger, Broke Dance Intermezzi O by Mark Alburger, Broke Dance Suite by Mark Alburger — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.