Bowery Spielers

William Krell

ModernSpecialistmarchC majorModerato2/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

Bowery Spielers is a characteristic ragtime piece that utilizes the syncopated idiom common to the turn of the century. It is musically notable for its energetic melodic hooks and layered, rhythmic textures.

Teacher notes

Achieving evenness in the rapid sixteenth-note passages is the primary technical hurdle.

Technical focus

left-hand-independencearticulationspeed-agility

Mood

energeticplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bowery Spielers by William Krell?

Bowery Spielers is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Bowery Spielers?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 Bowery Spielers?

A typical performance of Bowery Spielers lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bowery Spielers?

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

What pieces are similar to Bowery Spielers?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 12 Variations on "Ah vous dirais-je, Maman" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alexander's Ragtime Band by Irving Berlin, Waltz in D-flat major, No. 1 by Frédéric Chopin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.