Bluettes en forme de Valse

Eduard SchüttOp.25

RomanticObscurewaltzA-flat majorTempo di Valse3/4~5 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 6

About this piece

Eduard Schütt was a master of the salon genre, and this work captures the quintessential charm of Viennese late-Romantic waltzes. It features lush harmonies and delicate scalar runs typical of the period's concert waltzes.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is balancing the lyrical voicing in the right hand against the light waltz accompaniment.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmrubatoarpeggiosvoicing

Mood

elegantenergeticnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bluettes en forme de Valse (Op.25) by Eduard Schütt?

Bluettes en forme de Valse (Op.25) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Bluettes en forme de Valse?

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 Bluettes en forme de Valse?

A typical performance of Bluettes en forme de Valse (Op.25) lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bluettes en forme de Valse?

Bluettes en forme de Valse (Op.25) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bluettes en forme de Valse?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bedford-Walzer by Joseph Labitzky, Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.