Blue Banquet

Cameron Lee Simpson

RomanticObscurewaltzG majorModerato3/4~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

Blue Banquet is a salon-style waltz designed for the early-intermediate pianist. It provides a simple, lighthearted melodic framework typical of 19th-century amateur piano entertainment.

Teacher notes

Ensure the waltz accompaniment does not overpower the melodic line.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmarticulationcantabile

Mood

elegantgentle

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Blue Banquet by Cameron Lee Simpson?

Blue Banquet is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 2.

What level do I need to play Blue Banquet?

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 Blue Banquet?

A typical performance of Blue Banquet lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Blue Banquet?

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

What pieces are similar to Blue Banquet?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Candy Corn Shimmy by Cameron Lee Simpson, Butter Fingers by Cameron Lee Simpson, Butterscotch by Cameron Lee Simpson — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.