Bourrée

Arthur William MarchantOp.67

RomanticObscuresuiteG majorAllegretto2/2~1.5 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

This is a pedagogical character piece in the style of an 18th-century dance. It emphasizes clarity of touch and basic binary form structures.

Teacher notes

Maintain consistent staccato articulation in the bass line throughout.

Technical focus

articulationfinger-independenceleft-hand-independence

Mood

elegantplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bourrée (Op.67) by Arthur William Marchant?

Bourrée (Op.67) 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 Bourrée?

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 Bourrée?

A typical performance of Bourrée (Op.67) lasts about 1.5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bourrée?

Bourrée (Op.67) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bourrée?

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.