Brüder Lustig

Johann Strauss Sr.Op.155

RomanticSpecialistmarchD majorAllegretto2/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

This piece by Johann Strauss Sr. is a classic example of early Viennese social dance music. It is marked by a strong sense of forward motion and characteristic rhythmic vitality.

Teacher notes

The difficulty is achieving a crisp, non-percussive articulation in the fast passages.

Technical focus

speed-agilityarticulationleft-hand-independence

Mood

energeticplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Brüder Lustig (Op.155) by Johann Strauss Sr.?

Brüder Lustig (Op.155) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Brüder Lustig?

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 Brüder Lustig?

A typical performance of Brüder Lustig (Op.155) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Brüder Lustig?

Brüder Lustig (Op.155) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Brüder Lustig?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Beliebte Annen-Polka by Johann Strauss Sr., Boulogner-Galopp by Johann Strauss Sr., Beliebte Kathinka-Polka by Johann Strauss Sr. — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.