Bo-Peep

Harry J. Lincoln

ModernObscuremarchAllegro2/4~3 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 2

About this piece

Harry J. Lincoln was a prolific composer of marches and novelty piano pieces. Bo-Peep is typical of his accessible style, featuring simple melodies set against a persistent march-like accompaniment.

Teacher notes

Practice the transitions between the melodic phrases to ensure a seamless and light performance.

Technical focus

alberti-bassarticulationspeed-agility

Mood

playfulenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bo-Peep by Harry J. Lincoln?

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

What level do I need to play Bo-Peep?

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 Bo-Peep?

A typical performance of Bo-Peep lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bo-Peep?

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

What pieces are similar to Bo-Peep?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Blaze of Honor by Harry J. Lincoln, Blumenwalzer by Léon Jessel, Bluin' the Blues by Henry Ragas — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.