Boree in A minor

Richard Jones

BaroqueSpecialistsuiteA minor2/4~2 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

A Boree (or Bourrée) from the English Baroque tradition, characterized by its brisk tempo and duple meter. It serves as a concise example of the dance-form suite movement.

Teacher notes

The performer must focus on precise note separation and energetic, rhythmic drive.

Technical focus

counterpointarticulationfinger-independence

Mood

energeticprecise

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Boree in A minor by Richard Jones?

Boree in A minor is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play Boree in A minor?

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 Boree in A minor?

A typical performance of Boree in A minor lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Boree in A minor?

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

What pieces are similar to Boree in A minor?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Keyboard Sonata in D minor by Domenico Scarlatti, Allegro by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.