Question 1

How hard is Col. May's Quick Step by Wm. J. Babcock?

Accepted Answer

Col. May's Quick Step is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 2.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Col. May's Quick Step?

Accepted Answer

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 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 Col. May's Quick Step?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Col. May's Quick Step lasts about 2 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Col. May's Quick Step?

Accepted Answer

Col. May's Quick Step 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 Col. May's Quick Step?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Colonel May's Quickstep by Wm. J. Babcock, Blumenwalzer by Léon Jessel, Bluin' the Blues by Henry Ragas — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.