Brazilian March

Thomas J. Armstrong

RomanticObscuremarchG majorAllegro moderato4/4~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

A character piece intended for pedagogical or recreational use during the early 20th century. Its distinctive feature is the balance between a straightforward march bass and a bright, approachable melody.

Teacher notes

Focus on keeping the melody distinct from the accompaniment to avoid a muddied texture.

Technical focus

articulationleft-hand-independencecantabile

Mood

energeticplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Brazilian March by Thomas J. Armstrong?

Brazilian 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 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 March?

A typical performance of Brazilian March lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Brazilian March?

Brazilian 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 March?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'World's Fair' Polka by Thomas J. Armstrong, 'Shake Dat Hoof!' by Thomas J. Armstrong, Bangor March by Thomas J. Armstrong — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.