Question 1

How hard is Coisa-ruim by Marcelo Tupinambá?

Accepted Answer

Coisa-ruim is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Coisa-ruim?

Accepted Answer

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 Coisa-ruim?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Coisa-ruim lasts about 2.5 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Coisa-ruim?

Accepted Answer

Coisa-ruim 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 Coisa-ruim?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Cabeça virada by Marcelo Tupinambá, Arrastando a aza by Marcelo Tupinambá, Colombina by Marcelo Tupinambá — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.