Broken (II)

Gregory Carl Pfeiffer

ModernObscureprelude~2 min
H3
Henle (estimated)

About this piece

Broken (II) serves as a companion piece to the first, exploring similar harmonic ground with slight variations in development. Its distinctive feature is the introspective, almost improvisational quality.

Teacher notes

The performer must pay close attention to the subtle use of the damper pedal to sustain atmosphere without muddying the harmonic shifts.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

melancholicintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Broken (II) by Gregory Carl Pfeiffer?

Broken (II) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5.

What level do I need to play Broken (II)?

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 Broken (II)?

A typical performance of Broken (II) lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Broken (II)?

Broken (II) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Broken (II)?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Broken (I) by Gregory Carl Pfeiffer, Prelude in E minor, No. 4 by Frédéric Chopin, Black and Blue by Fats Waller — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.