Camilla Polka

Hans Christian Lumbye

RomanticSpecialistrondoG majorVivace2/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

Lumbye was the 'Strauss of the North,' and his Camilla Polka is a bright, rhythmic crowd-pleaser. It follows the traditional structure of 19th-century dance music.

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Teacher notes

Ensure the repeated notes are crisp and energetic throughout the performance.

Technical focus

articulationspeed-agilityrepeated-notes

Mood

playfulenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Camilla Polka by Hans Christian Lumbye?

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

What level do I need to play Camilla Polka?

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 Camilla Polka?

A typical performance of Camilla Polka lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Camilla Polka?

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