Canon No.2

Frédéric Platzer

ModernObscureinvention~2 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This canon focuses on slightly more complex rhythmic interplay than the composer's first canon. It relies on the listener's ability to track the chasing melodic motifs.

Teacher notes

The performer must focus on equal weight and projection between the two hands.

Technical focus

counterpointleft-hand-independencearticulation

Mood

playfulelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Canon No.2 by Frédéric Platzer?

Canon No.2 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 No.2?

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 No.2?

A typical performance of Canon No.2 lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Canon No.2?

Canon No.2 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Canon No.2?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Canon No.1 by Frédéric Platzer, The Entertainer by Scott Joplin, Bach-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.