Blind Tom's March

Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins

RomanticSpecialistmarchC majorAllegro2/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Blind Tom's March is a spirited, rhythmic work by the famous 19th-century savant Thomas Wiggins. It displays his unique ability to synthesize popular dance forms with virtuosic, high-energy piano figurations.

Teacher notes

The player must maintain rhythmic precision in the left hand while executing crisp, rhythmic march chords in the right.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarticulationrepeated-notesleft-hand-independence

Mood

energeticplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Blind Tom's March by Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins?

Blind Tom's March is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Blind Tom's March?

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 Blind Tom's March?

A typical performance of Blind Tom's March lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Blind Tom's March?

Blind Tom's March is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Blind Tom's March?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Blind Tom's Mazurka by Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins, Blind Tom's Waltz by Thomas "Blind Tom" Wiggins, Alexander's Ragtime Band by Irving Berlin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.