Question 1

How hard is Cold (Op.8 No.1) by Robert Bogan Kang?

Accepted Answer

Cold (Op.8 No.1) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Cold?

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 Cold?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Cold (Op.8 No.1) lasts about 4 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Cold?

Accepted Answer

Cold (Op.8 No.1) 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 Cold?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Gymnopédie No. 1 by Erik Satie, Autumn Song by Cyril Scott, Cloches dans la brume by Blanche Selva — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.