Canon d-moll (1883)

Alexander Scriabin

RomanticSpecialistinventionD minorAndante4/4~2 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This early work by Scriabin shows his emerging lyrical style while strictly adhering to the contrapuntal requirements of a canon. It is distinctive for its seamless blending of academic form with the lush harmonic language characteristic of his romantic roots.

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Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a legato, singing line in both voices while keeping the imitation clear.

Technical focus

counterpointfinger-independencecantabilevoicing

Mood

melancholicintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Canon d-moll (1883) by Alexander Scriabin?

Canon d-moll (1883) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Canon d-moll (1883)?

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 Canon d-moll (1883)?

A typical performance of Canon d-moll (1883) lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Canon d-moll (1883)?

Canon d-moll (1883) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.