Cair das folhas

João Gomes de Araújo

RomanticObscureromanceF majorAllegretto2/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This piece by the Brazilian composer João Gomes de Araújo reflects the salon style popular in late 19th-century Brazil. It is characterized by its sentimental melodic line and straightforward harmonic language.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a smooth legato line in the right hand while balancing the accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilerubatoarticulation

Mood

lyricalnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Cair das folhas by João Gomes de Araújo?

Cair das folhas 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 Cair das folhas?

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 Cair das folhas?

A typical performance of Cair das folhas lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Cair das folhas?

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

What pieces are similar to Cair das folhas?

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