"La Moda"

Juan Bautista Alberdi

RomanticObscureminuetC majorAllegretto2/4~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

This piece by the Argentine statesman and composer Juan Bautista Alberdi is a salon-style miniature. It features clear, Classical-influenced textures typical of early 19th-century Latin American piano music.

Teacher notes

Ensure the Alberti bass remains light and subservient to the melodic line.

Technical focus

alberti-bassarticulationfinger-independence

Mood

elegantplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is "La Moda" by Juan Bautista Alberdi?

"La Moda" is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 2.

What level do I need to play "La Moda"?

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 "La Moda"?

A typical performance of "La Moda" lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for "La Moda"?

"La Moda" is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to "La Moda"?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bach-bwv-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Bach-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Blumenwalzer by Léon Jessel — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.