Brazilian Grand March

Henry Maylath

RomanticObscuremarchC majorTempo di marcia2/4~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

This is a salon-style march from the late 19th century composed for amateur pianists. It is distinguished by its crisp, rhythmic character and typical Victorian-era melodic sensibilities.

Teacher notes

Maintain a strict, steady pulse in the left hand while ensuring the rhythmic dotted-note figures are cleanly articulated.

Technical focus

articulationleft-hand-independencespeed-agility

Mood

energeticelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Brazilian Grand March by Henry Maylath?

Brazilian Grand March 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 Brazilian Grand March?

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 Brazilian Grand March?

A typical performance of Brazilian Grand March lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Brazilian Grand March?

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

What pieces are similar to Brazilian Grand March?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Beside the Sea by Henry Maylath, Beauties of Iolanthe by Henry Maylath, Belvédère by Henry Maylath — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.