Blandina

Frederick Geil

RomanticObscureromance~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

Blandina is a simple pedagogical work of the late 19th century, serving as an entry-level salon piece. It features straightforward structural phrasing and basic technical requirements.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining evenness in the scalar passages.

Technical focus

articulationfinger-independencecantabile

Mood

elegantgentle

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Blandina by Frederick Geil?

Blandina 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 Blandina?

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 Blandina?

A typical performance of Blandina lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Blandina?

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

What pieces are similar to Blandina?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 18 German Dances and Ecossaises by Franz Schubert, 18 German Dances and Esoccaises by Franz Schubert, 18 German Dances and Esoccaises, by Franz Schubert — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.