Bob Baker

Arthur Lloyd

RomanticObscurewaltzC majorAllegretto2/4~3 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

This is a parlor piece from the late Victorian era, characteristic of the light popular music of its time. It is defined by simple harmonic structures and a modest, dance-like rhythmic profile typical of early amateur-friendly piano literature.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is maintaining a consistent, light articulation throughout the recurring melodic patterns.

Technical focus

articulationalberti-bassfinger-independence

Mood

playfulelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bob Baker by Arthur Lloyd?

Bob Baker 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 Bob Baker?

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 Bob Baker?

A typical performance of Bob Baker lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bob Baker?

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

What pieces are similar to Bob Baker?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bach-bwv-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Bach-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Blumenwalzer by Léon Jessel — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.