'Tis not For the Sake of those Beautiful Eyes

C. Heins

RomanticObscureromanceE-flat majorAllegretto3/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 3

About this piece

This is a variant or edition of the previous Heins piece, demonstrating the common practice of recycling melodic themes with slight textual alterations. It remains a staple of late-Romantic salon performance.

Teacher notes

The student should focus on maintaining expressive control during the slight rhythmic variations from the original version.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubato

Mood

lyricalelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Tis not For the Sake of those Beautiful Eyes by C. Heins?

'Tis not For the Sake of those Beautiful Eyes 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 'Tis not For the Sake of those Beautiful Eyes?

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 'Tis not For the Sake of those Beautiful Eyes?

A typical performance of 'Tis not For the Sake of those Beautiful Eyes lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Tis not For the Sake of those Beautiful Eyes?

'Tis not For the Sake of those Beautiful Eyes is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'Tis not For the Sake of those Beautiful Eyes?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'Tis not For the Sake of these Beautiful Eyes by C. Heins, Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson, Black Beauty by Duke Ellington — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.