Bill Grant

Herbert Schartau

RomanticObscurewaltzAllegretto2/4~3 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

Herbert Schartau's work belongs to the genre of Victorian light music often published for the amateur domestic market. The piece utilizes simple diatonic harmony and a predictable rhythmic pulse.

Teacher notes

Maintain consistent rhythmic drive and clear articulation in the right-hand figures.

Technical focus

articulationfinger-independencewaltz-rhythm

Mood

playfulelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bill Grant by Herbert Schartau?

Bill Grant 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 Bill Grant?

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 Bill Grant?

A typical performance of Bill Grant lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bill Grant?

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

What pieces are similar to Bill Grant?

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.