Businessman

Boaz Avni

ModernObscureModerato4/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

Businessman is a contemporary character piece that plays with a somewhat rigid, driving rhythm. It reflects a stoic, modern musical aesthetic.

Teacher notes

The student must navigate the rhythmic rigidity without sacrificing the tonal quality of the piece.

Technical focus

finger-independencearticulationvoicing

Mood

preciseelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Businessman by Boaz Avni?

Businessman is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play Businessman?

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 Businessman?

A typical performance of Businessman lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Businessman?

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

What pieces are similar to Businessman?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Alla Turca by Anton Diabelli, Alegretto by Franz Schubert — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.