'Leven Forty-Five From The Hotel

Kerry Mills

RomanticObscuremarchC majorTempo di marcia2/4~3 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

This is a quintessential American ragtime-influenced march written by the prolific popular composer Kerry Mills. It features clear structural periodic phrases and a rhythmic vitality common to turn-of-the-century piano rags.

Teacher notes

Focus on precise left-hand placement for the stride-like accompaniment figures.

Technical focus

alberti-bassarticulationfinger-independence

Mood

energeticplayful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Leven Forty-Five From The Hotel by Kerry Mills?

'Leven Forty-Five From The Hotel 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 'Leven Forty-Five From The Hotel?

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 'Leven Forty-Five From The Hotel?

A typical performance of 'Leven Forty-Five From The Hotel lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Leven Forty-Five From The Hotel?

'Leven Forty-Five From The Hotel is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'Leven Forty-Five From The Hotel?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Blumenwalzer by Léon Jessel, Bluin' the Blues by Henry Ragas, Bohemia by Joseph Francis Lamb — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.