By and By Mazurka

Edward Noble CatlinOp.70

RomanticObscuremazurkaB-flat majorTempo di Mazurka3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

This mazurka is a piece of American salon literature modeled after the European dance form. It features the characteristic accent on the second beat and requires rhythmic flexibility to sound authentic.

Teacher notes

Mastering the displacement of the beat is essential to capture the stylized folk-dance nature of the mazurka.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmrubatoornamentationleft-hand-independence

Mood

elegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is By and By Mazurka (Op.70) by Edward Noble Catlin?

By and By Mazurka (Op.70) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play By and By Mazurka?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 By and By Mazurka?

A typical performance of By and By Mazurka (Op.70) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for By and By Mazurka?

By and By Mazurka (Op.70) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to By and By Mazurka?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bright Light Medley Quadrille by Edward Noble Catlin, Artist's Galop by Edward Noble Catlin, Waltz No. 2 by Dmitri Shostakovich — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.