Broadway Sights

W. H. Latham

RomanticObscuremarchC majorAllegro2/4~2 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

Broadway Sights is a character piece illustrative of the light musical styles popular in theatrical and social settings of its time. It relies on straightforward harmonic progressions and predictable rhythmic patterns.

Teacher notes

Maintain consistent finger clarity in the rapid passage work.

Technical focus

articulationspeed-agilityalberti-bass

Mood

energeticelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Broadway Sights by W. H. Latham?

Broadway Sights 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 Sights?

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 Sights?

A typical performance of Broadway Sights lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Broadway Sights?

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

What pieces are similar to Broadway Sights?

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.