'Sleep! Baby, sleep!'

Alfred Humphries Pease

RomanticObscureberceuseF majorLento4/4~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

This is a quintessential cradle song written for the piano, intended to evoke the calm of a nursery. It is musically simple, relying on rocking broken-chord figures and a soothing melodic contour.

Teacher notes

Focus on achieving a perfectly even and hushed dynamic level throughout the performance.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

gentleintimateserene

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Sleep! Baby, sleep!' by Alfred Humphries Pease?

'Sleep! Baby, sleep!' 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 'Sleep! Baby, sleep!'?

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 'Sleep! Baby, sleep!'?

A typical performance of 'Sleep! Baby, sleep!' lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Sleep! Baby, sleep!'?

'Sleep! Baby, sleep!' is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'Sleep! Baby, sleep!'?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Autumn song by Alfred Humphries Pease, 'My little love' by Alfred Humphries Pease, 'Tis lone on the waters by Alfred Humphries Pease — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.