Buonaparte's Grand March

William Smallwood

ClassicalObscuremarchC majorTempo di Marcia2/4~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

This is an example of an early 19th-century arrangement meant for amateur home performance during the Napoleon era. It features functional harmonic progressions and straightforward rhythmic drive.

Teacher notes

Focus on the steady, driving left-hand rhythm.

Technical focus

alberti-bassarticulationspeed-agility

Mood

energeticbrilliant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Buonaparte's Grand March by William Smallwood?

Buonaparte's Grand March is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 2.

What level do I need to play Buonaparte's Grand March?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 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 Buonaparte's Grand March?

A typical performance of Buonaparte's Grand March lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Buonaparte's Grand March?

Buonaparte's Grand March is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Buonaparte's Grand March?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Blüthenregen by Carl Bohm, Bouquet-Royal Galop by Hans Christian Lumbye, Alexander's Bag-Pipe Band by Edward Ray Goetz — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.