Capriccio for Piano

Shaofan Qi

ModernObscurecaprice~3 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Shaofan Qi’s Capriccio integrates modern pianism with a spirited, driving character. It is marked by its surprising harmonic turns and rhythmic vitality.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining independence between the hands during the frequent rhythmic juxtapositions.

Technical focus

left-hand-independencedramatic-contrastarticulation

Mood

energeticdramatic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Capriccio for Piano by Shaofan Qi?

Capriccio for Piano is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Capriccio for Piano?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 Capriccio for Piano?

A typical performance of Capriccio for Piano lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Capriccio for Piano?

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

What pieces are similar to Capriccio for Piano?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Piano Sonata No. 8 'Pathétique' by Ludwig van Beethoven, Solfegetto in C minor, H 220 by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Allegro in D minor by George Frideric Handel — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.