Question 1

How hard is Cinnamon Grove by Robert Nathaniel Dett?

Accepted Answer

Cinnamon Grove 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.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Cinnamon Grove?

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 Cinnamon Grove?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Cinnamon Grove lasts about 5 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Cinnamon Grove?

Accepted Answer

Cinnamon Grove 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 Cinnamon Grove?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Liebestraum No. 3 in A-flat major by Franz Liszt, Quejas, o la maja y el ruiseñor by Enrique Granados, Berceuse sur le nom de Gabriel Fauré, M.74 by Maurice Ravel — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.