Broken Mirror

Dick Visser

ModernObscureprelude~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)

About this piece

Broken Mirror by Dick Visser is a contemporary work that uses tonal instability to reflect its title's imagery. It is distinctive for its use of dissonance and crisp, angular melodic motifs.

Teacher notes

Students must develop a secure, precise touch to bring out the brittle, crystalline character of the writing.

Technical focus

articulationfinger-independencevoicing

Mood

mysteriousatmospheric

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Broken Mirror by Dick Visser?

Broken Mirror is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6.

What level do I need to play Broken Mirror?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 Mirror?

A typical performance of Broken Mirror lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Broken Mirror?

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

What pieces are similar to Broken Mirror?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Gymnopédie No. 1 by Erik Satie, Gnossienne No. 1 by Erik Satie, Canto Karabalí by Ernesto Lecuona — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.