Question 1

How hard is Crossing No.2 V2 (Op.46b) by Michio Aramaki?

Accepted Answer

Crossing No.2 V2 (Op.46b) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

Question 2

What level do I need to play Crossing No.2 V2?

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 Crossing No.2 V2?

Accepted Answer

A typical performance of Crossing No.2 V2 (Op.46b) lasts about 3 minutes.

Question 4

Where can I get free sheet music for Crossing No.2 V2?

Accepted Answer

Crossing No.2 V2 (Op.46b) 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 Crossing No.2 V2?

Accepted Answer

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Crossing No.1 by Michio Aramaki, Crystal scketch by Michio Aramaki, Crossing No.3 by Michio Aramaki — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.