Buchanan Schottisch

Frederic SouthgateOp.30

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

About this piece

A popular mid-19th-century Schottisch, which is a couple dance in 2/4 time. It is characteristic of the social dance music found in 19th-century American households.

Teacher notes

Pay attention to the slight rhythmic lift required for the Schottisch dance style.

Technical focus

articulationfinger-independenceflowing-sixteenths

Mood

playfulelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Buchanan Schottisch (Op.30) by Frederic Southgate?

Buchanan Schottisch (Op.30) 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 Buchanan Schottisch?

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 Buchanan Schottisch?

A typical performance of Buchanan Schottisch (Op.30) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Buchanan Schottisch?

Buchanan Schottisch (Op.30) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Buchanan Schottisch?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include The Entertainer by Scott Joplin, Bach-bwv-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Bach-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.