'mos de hablar cholito

Sante Lo Priore

RomanticObscureromanceG majorAllegretto2/4~2 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 3

About this piece

This is a character piece by the South American composer Sante Lo Priore reflecting late 19th-century salon styles. Its charm lies in the simplicity of its melody combined with rhythmic inflections typical of regional folk influence.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a gentle, swaying pulse without rushing the sixteenth-note passages.

Technical focus

cantabilearticulationleft-hand-independence

Mood

lyricalnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'mos de hablar cholito by Sante Lo Priore?

'mos de hablar cholito is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play 'mos de hablar cholito?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 'mos de hablar cholito?

A typical performance of 'mos de hablar cholito lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'mos de hablar cholito?

'mos de hablar cholito is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'mos de hablar cholito?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'O sole mio by Eduardo Di Capua, Believe Me, If All those Endearing Young Charms by Irish Folk Music, Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.