'Elfentanz' Arranged as a Left Hand Study

George Arthur Meyer

RomanticSpecialistetudeA minorAllegro2/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This pedagogic arrangement places the technical burden entirely on the left hand, emulating the elusive quality of fairy-themed music. It is distinctive for its use of rapid articulation patterns in the lower register.

Teacher notes

The challenge lies in achieving even, light, and swift articulation exclusively with the left hand.

Technical focus

left-hand-independencespeed-agilityarticulationfinger-independence

Mood

playfulatmospheric

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Elfentanz' Arranged as a Left Hand Study by George Arthur Meyer?

'Elfentanz' Arranged as a Left Hand Study is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play 'Elfentanz' Arranged as a Left Hand Study?

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.

How long is 'Elfentanz' Arranged as a Left Hand Study?

A typical performance of 'Elfentanz' Arranged as a Left Hand Study lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Elfentanz' Arranged as a Left Hand Study?

'Elfentanz' Arranged as a Left Hand Study is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'Elfentanz' Arranged as a Left Hand Study?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'Hark the Herald' Arranged for Left Hand by George Arthur Meyer, Bataille de fleurs by Théodore Lack, Ballade des sylphes by Paul Bernard — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.