"Jesus, my Saviour! look on me."

George Balch Nevin

RomanticObscureromanceE-flat majorAndante4/4~3 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

This is a brief, devotional-style piano piece by the American composer George Balch Nevin. Its distinctive character lies in its simple, hymn-like harmonic progression and accessible melodic line.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a smooth, singing melodic line against the accompanying chords.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

contemplativetender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is "Jesus, my Saviour! look on me." by George Balch Nevin?

"Jesus, my Saviour! look on me." is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play "Jesus, my Saviour! look on me."?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 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 "Jesus, my Saviour! look on me."?

A typical performance of "Jesus, my Saviour! look on me." lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for "Jesus, my Saviour! look on me."?

"Jesus, my Saviour! look on me." is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to "Jesus, my Saviour! look on me."?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bohemian Melody by William Vincent Wallace, Berceuse by Aleksandr Ilyinsky, Andante en Sol Mayor by Julián Santos Carrión — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.