Question 1

How hard is Columbianus by Charles E. Bray?

Accepted Answer

Columbianus is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Columbianus?

Accepted Answer

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 Columbianus?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Columbianus lasts about 3 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Columbianus?

Accepted Answer

Columbianus 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 Columbianus?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bal Masqué by Kees Schoonenbeek, 2022 by Serban Nichifor, Cold Death by Cameron Lee Simpson — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.