Borboleta

José Ferreira Torres

RomanticObscureromanceAllegretto3/4~2 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

This Borboleta by José Ferreira Torres is a light salon piece depicting the flight of a butterfly. It relies on fluid scalar passages and simple melodic shapes.

Teacher notes

Ensure the sixteenth-note passages remain even and delicate throughout the piece.

Technical focus

flowing-sixteenthscantabilearticulation

Mood

sereneelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Borboleta by José Ferreira Torres?

Borboleta 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 Borboleta?

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 Borboleta?

A typical performance of Borboleta lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Borboleta?

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

What pieces are similar to Borboleta?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Calêndulas by José Ferreira Torres, Bénédiction by Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wély, Berceuse by Théodore Dubois — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.