Black Tea

Andrew Violette

ModernObscurepreludeLento4/4~5 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Black Tea by Andrew Violette is a minimalist-leaning contemporary work exploring coloristic piano sonorities. It is musically distinctive for its sparse note density and focus on timbral decay.

Teacher notes

Pay close attention to the dynamic shaping of individual notes within the quiet, sustained passages.

Technical focus

voicingpedalingcantabile

Mood

contemplativeintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Black Tea by Andrew Violette?

Black Tea is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Black Tea?

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.

How long is Black Tea?

A typical performance of Black Tea lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Black Tea?

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

What pieces are similar to Black Tea?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ave Maria d'Arcadelt by Franz Liszt, Ave Verum Corpus de Mozart by Franz Liszt, Albumblatt by Johannes Brahms — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.