'Statements'

Gerardo Jose Rodriguez Padilla

ModernObscurefantasyModerato4/4~3 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 6

About this piece

Statements is a contemporary character piece that relies on juxtaposition and sharp changes in register. The musical language is heavily influenced by 20th-century harmonic experimentation.

Teacher notes

The player must manage sudden changes in tone color and dynamic levels to maintain the work's architectural integrity.

Technical focus

dramatic-contrastvoicingpedaling

Mood

dramaticintellectual

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Statements' by Gerardo Jose Rodriguez Padilla?

'Statements' is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play 'Statements'?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 'Statements'?

A typical performance of 'Statements' lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Statements'?

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

What pieces are similar to 'Statements'?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Basso Ostinato, VL 267 by Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, Capriccio cromatico con ligature al contrario, F 4.08 by Girolamo Frescobaldi, Allegro in A major by Max Reger — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.