Question 1

How hard is Cradle Song (Op.128) by Homer Newton Bartlett?

Accepted Answer

Cradle Song (Op.128) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Cradle Song?

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 Cradle Song?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Cradle Song (Op.128) lasts about 4 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Cradle Song?

Accepted Answer

Cradle Song (Op.128) 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 Cradle Song?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include La fille aux cheveux de lin by Claude Debussy, Consolation No. 3 by Franz Liszt, At Bedtime, TH 70 by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.