An obscure but rhythmically robust piece that reflects the humor of Neapolitan popular songs. It is musically distinctive for its sharp, staccato punctuations and comedic character.
Coordinating the crisp staccato accents in the right hand with the rhythmic bass is key to the performance.
Comparable difficulty and character — good candidates for what to learn next.
'O Rafè pos''a pippa! 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.
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.
A typical performance of 'O Rafè pos''a pippa! lasts about 3 minutes.
'O Rafè pos''a pippa! is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.
Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Alexander's Ragtime Band by Irving Berlin, Waltz in D-flat major, No. 1 by Frédéric Chopin, 12 Variations on 'Ah vous dirai-je, Maman' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.