Bon-Ton

Charles A. ZimmermannOp.62

RomanticObscurerondoF majorModerato2/4~4 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

Zimmermann's Bon-Ton is a salon piece exhibiting the light, fashionable style common in the late 19th century. It is distinguished by its refined melodies and predictable, pleasing harmonic language.

Teacher notes

Focus on balancing the light, melodic right-hand lines against a rhythmic, supportive accompaniment.

Technical focus

articulationcantabileleft-hand-independence

Mood

elegantplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bon-Ton (Op.62) by Charles A. Zimmermann?

Bon-Ton (Op.62) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play Bon-Ton?

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 Bon-Ton?

A typical performance of Bon-Ton (Op.62) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bon-Ton?

Bon-Ton (Op.62) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bon-Ton?

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