Blondette

Louis James Alfred Lefébure-WélyOp.144

RomanticSpecialistwaltzF majorTempo di Valse3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Lefébure-Wély was a famous organist, and his piano works like 'Blondette' often feature elegant, lyrical melodies and light-hearted rhythmic textures. It is a quintessential example of mid-19th-century salon waltzes.

Teacher notes

Maintain a steady, graceful pulse in the bass to support the melodic rubato in the right hand.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmpedalingvoicingarpeggios

Mood

elegantnostalgiclyrical

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Blondette (Op.144) by Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wély?

Blondette (Op.144) 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 Blondette?

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 Blondette?

A typical performance of Blondette (Op.144) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Blondette?

Blondette (Op.144) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Blondette?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bénédiction by Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wély, Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson, American Beauty by Joseph Francis Lamb — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.