Butterscotch

Cameron Lee Simpson

ModernObscureromanceC majorAndante4/4~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

Butterscotch is a short, melodically focused piece written for students to explore tone color. It is distinguished by its warm, consonant harmonic language and straightforward, song-like structure.

Teacher notes

Balance the melody in the right hand against the soft, sustained chordal accompaniment in the left.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

gentleserene

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Butterscotch by Cameron Lee Simpson?

Butterscotch 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 Butterscotch?

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 Butterscotch?

A typical performance of Butterscotch lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Butterscotch?

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

What pieces are similar to Butterscotch?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Blue Banquet by Cameron Lee Simpson, Blue Oasis by Cameron Lee Simpson, Blue Lagoon by Cameron Lee Simpson — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.