Boqueirão

Luiz Martins Corrêa

RomanticObscureromanceAllegro2/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

Boqueirão is a piece by the Brazilian composer Luiz Martins Corrêa, typical of 20th-century salon music. It exhibits a rhythmic vitality common to regional Brazilian musical influences of the era.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge lies in the rhythmic precision required by the dance-like left hand patterns.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmarticulationcantabileleft-hand-independence

Mood

energeticelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Boqueirão by Luiz Martins Corrêa?

Boqueirão 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 Boqueirão?

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 Boqueirão?

A typical performance of Boqueirão lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Boqueirão?

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

What pieces are similar to Boqueirão?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin, 'S Wonderful by George Gershwin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.