Question 1

How hard is Chromatic Cakewalk and Fugue by Gary Bachlund?

Accepted Answer

Chromatic Cakewalk and Fugue is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Chromatic Cakewalk and Fugue?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

How long is Chromatic Cakewalk and Fugue?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Chromatic Cakewalk and Fugue lasts about 4 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Chromatic Cakewalk and Fugue?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What pieces are similar to Chromatic Cakewalk and Fugue?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Ballade and Fugue in D by Gary Bachlund, Chromatic Fugue in G minor by Gary Bachlund, Chorale Variations and Fugue on 'Men varföre gråta' by Gary Bachlund — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.