Blinking Moon

William Conrad Polla

RomanticObscureromanceAndante4/4~2 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

Blinking Moon is a character piece by William Conrad Polla, likely intended for amateur parlor performance. It relies on evocative chordal textures to suggest a night-time setting.

Teacher notes

The performer must use subtle pedaling to avoid blurring the delicate, nocturne-like textures.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

atmospheric

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Blinking Moon by William Conrad Polla?

Blinking Moon is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play Blinking Moon?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 Blinking Moon?

A typical performance of Blinking Moon lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Blinking Moon?

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

What pieces are similar to Blinking Moon?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Black Sheep by William Conrad Polla, Broadway Rag by William Conrad Polla, Bubbles by William Conrad Polla — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.