Question 1

How hard is Chromatic Fugue for Piano by Earl Richard Drehmer?

Accepted Answer

Chromatic Fugue for Piano is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Chromatic Fugue for Piano?

Accepted Answer

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 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 Fugue for Piano?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Chromatic Fugue for Piano lasts about 4 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Chromatic Fugue for Piano?

Accepted Answer

Chromatic Fugue for Piano 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 Fugue for Piano?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Aleatory by Earl Richard Drehmer, Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor by Johann Sebastian Bach, Ciacona in D minor, P.41 by Johann Pachelbel — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.