Bohemia

Joseph Francis Lamb

ModernKnownwaltzF majorAllegretto2/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

A ragtime-influenced novelty piece written by a seminal figure of the genre. It is distinguished by its catchy syncopated rhythms and charming, lighthearted melodic lines.

Teacher notes

Maintain a steady 'stride' feel in the left hand while keeping the right hand light and rhythmic.

Technical focus

alberti-basswaltz-rhythmfinger-independence

Mood

playfulelegantenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bohemia by Joseph Francis Lamb?

Bohemia is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play Bohemia?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 Bohemia?

A typical performance of Bohemia lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bohemia?

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

What pieces are similar to Bohemia?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include American Beauty by Joseph Francis Lamb, Waltz in D-flat major, No. 1 by Frédéric Chopin, 12 Variations on 'Ah vous dirai-je, Maman' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.