Butterfly Wings

Cameron Lee Simpson

ModernObscureromanceAllegretto4/4~2.5 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

Butterfly Wings is a contemporary pedagogical character piece focusing on expressive phrasing and delicate touch. Its distinctive quality lies in the ascending melodic lines that mimic the fluttering movement of a butterfly.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a gentle, consistent touch across the phrase groupings.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingarticulation

Mood

lyricaltender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Butterfly Wings by Cameron Lee Simpson?

Butterfly Wings 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 Butterfly Wings?

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 Butterfly Wings?

A typical performance of Butterfly Wings lasts about 2.5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Butterfly Wings?

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

What pieces are similar to Butterfly Wings?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Candlelit Love by Cameron Lee Simpson, Cake & Pudding by Cameron Lee Simpson, Candyville by Cameron Lee Simpson — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.