'Tis but a Week

Frank Bridge

ModernSpecialistromanceAndante4/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Frank Bridge, a significant British composer, brings a more sophisticated harmonic language to this lyrical piece. It is distinct for its harmonic shading and emotional depth.

Teacher notes

Developing a rich, layered touch that separates the inner voices from the outer melody is essential.

Technical focus

rubatovoicinglayered-texture

Mood

melancholicintimate

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Tis but a Week by Frank Bridge?

'Tis but a Week 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 'Tis but a Week?

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 'Tis but a Week?

A typical performance of 'Tis but a Week lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Tis but a Week?

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

What pieces are similar to 'Tis but a Week?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Berceuse, H.9 by Frank Bridge, Berceuse by Frank Bridge, Berceuse, H.8d by Frank Bridge — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.