Blue Mountain

Tui St. George Tucker

ModernObscureromanceAndantino3/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

Blue Mountain by Tui St. George Tucker is a reflective modern work that explores tonal colors through simple melodic gestures. Its charm lies in its deceptive simplicity and introspective nature.

Teacher notes

The player must cultivate a deep, resonant tone to convey the sense of expansive space inherent in the work.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubato

Mood

contemplativeserene

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Blue Mountain by Tui St. George Tucker?

Blue Mountain 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 Blue Mountain?

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 Blue Mountain?

A typical performance of Blue Mountain lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Blue Mountain?

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

What pieces are similar to Blue Mountain?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ave Verum for Piano by Tui St. George Tucker, Prelude in C major by Johann Sebastian Bach, Gymnopédie No. 2 by Erik Satie — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.