Boots

Hazel Felman

ModernObscureromance4/4~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

Boots by Hazel Felman is an obscure character piece likely written for early-level pedagogical purposes. It features a straightforward melodic structure with a focus on basic rhythmic stability.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a steady pulse while balancing the melody against the accompaniment.

Technical focus

articulationfinger-independencecantabile

Mood

playfulelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Boots by Hazel Felman?

Boots 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 Boots?

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 Boots?

A typical performance of Boots lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Boots?

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

What pieces are similar to Boots?

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.