...ma non troppo

Joâo Schnier

ModernObscurepreludeModerato4/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This modern lyrical piece explores subtle harmonic colorings and expressive phrasing. It is distinctive for its understated melodic development that avoids conventional virtuosic flourishes.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a seamless, singing tone across wide, shifting harmonic textures.

Technical focus

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Mood

contemplativeintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is ...ma non troppo by Joâo Schnier?

...ma non troppo 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 ...ma non troppo?

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 ...ma non troppo?

A typical performance of ...ma non troppo lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for ...ma non troppo?

...ma non troppo is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to ...ma non troppo?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Brévitude by Joâo Schnier, ...ma non troppo. I by Joâo Schnier, Ave Maria d'Arcadelt by Franz Liszt — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.