Canon en forme de Marche

Ferdinand Quentin DulckenOp.127

RomanticObscuremarchMarziale4/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This is an expanded version of Dulcken's canonic march published as Op. 127. It utilizes strict imitation to build tension throughout the march's structure.

Teacher notes

Ensure the independence of the two hands is balanced to highlight the canonic imitation clearly.

Technical focus

counterpointarticulationleft-hand-independence

Mood

energeticelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Canon en forme de Marche (Op.127) by Ferdinand Quentin Dulcken?

Canon en forme de Marche (Op.127) 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 Canon en forme de Marche?

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 Canon en forme de Marche?

A typical performance of Canon en forme de Marche (Op.127) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Canon en forme de Marche?

Canon en forme de Marche (Op.127) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Canon en forme de Marche?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Canon en form de Marche by Ferdinand Quentin Dulcken, Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.