Caramelo

Francisco Cimadevilla

RomanticObscureromanceD majorModerato2/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

Francisco Cimadevilla was a Spanish composer who wrote many works for guitar and piano in a light, melodic style. Caramelo is a charming, sweet character piece that highlights a singing melody against a simple, broken-chord accompaniment.

Teacher notes

Focus on balancing the melody in the right hand against the softer accompaniment figures.

Technical focus

arpeggioscantabileleft-hand-independence

Mood

lyricaleleganttender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Caramelo by Francisco Cimadevilla?

Caramelo 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 Caramelo?

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 Caramelo?

A typical performance of Caramelo lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Caramelo?

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

What pieces are similar to Caramelo?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Black Beauty by Duke Ellington, Berceuse by Rudolf Friml, Albumblatt by Moritz Moszkowski — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.