Bolero

Arthur Hinton

RomanticObscureboleroA-flat majorAllegro3/4~5 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Arthur Hinton's Bolero is a more sophisticated and technically demanding work than the average salon piece. It employs advanced chromaticism and a richer harmonic language typical of the late 19th century.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is maintaining the bolero rhythmic drive while applying necessary expressive rubato.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmrubatovoicinglarge-chords

Mood

passionatebrilliant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bolero by Arthur Hinton?

Bolero is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Bolero?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 Bolero?

A typical performance of Bolero lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bolero?

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

What pieces are similar to Bolero?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bohemian Dance by Rudolf Friml, Allegretto capriccioso by Robert Volkmann, Allegretto capriccioso by Robert Volkmann — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.