Birth of the Flowers

Charles E. Roat

RomanticObscureromanceModerato4/4~3 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 2

About this piece

Birth of the Flowers by Charles E. Roat is a salon-style piano piece typical of the late 19th-century parlor tradition. It is distinguished by its simple, flowing melody and sentimental harmonic structure.

Teacher notes

Maintain a balanced, singing tone in the right hand while keeping the accompaniment quiet.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubato

Mood

tendernostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Birth of the Flowers by Charles E. Roat?

Birth of the Flowers is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play Birth of the Flowers?

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 Birth of the Flowers?

A typical performance of Birth of the Flowers lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Birth of the Flowers?

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

What pieces are similar to Birth of the Flowers?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Für Elise by Ludwig van Beethoven, Butterfly Lovers by Shuwen Zhang, 'O marenariello by Salvatore Gambardella — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.