Broadway Nights

Maurie Rubens

ModernObscurewaltzF majorAllegro2/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

Broadway Nights is a bright, optimistic character piece written in the tradition of early 20th-century show music. It is marked by a lively, syncopated rhythm that captures the excitement of the urban nightlife.

Teacher notes

Work on the coordination between the displaced accents in the melody and the steady rhythmic foundation.

Technical focus

articulationfinger-independencewaltz-rhythm

Mood

energeticelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Broadway Nights by Maurie Rubens?

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

What level do I need to play Broadway Nights?

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 Broadway Nights?

A typical performance of Broadway Nights lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Broadway Nights?

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

What pieces are similar to Broadway Nights?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin, 'S Wonderful by George Gershwin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.