'Tis Past - The Spell is Broken

Anonymous

RomanticObscureromanceF minorAdagio2/4~4 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 3

About this piece

This anonymous piece utilizes typical Romantic tropes such as a sighing melody and chromatic inner voices. It is noteworthy for its sense of harmonic instability and longing.

Teacher notes

Coordinate the left-hand arpeggios so that they support, rather than compete with, the melodic line.

Technical focus

cantabilevoicingleft-hand-independence

Mood

nostalgicmelancholic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Tis Past - The Spell is Broken by Anonymous?

'Tis Past - The Spell is Broken 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 Past - The Spell is Broken?

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 Past - The Spell is Broken?

A typical performance of 'Tis Past - The Spell is Broken lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Tis Past - The Spell is Broken?

'Tis Past - The Spell is Broken is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'Tis Past - The Spell is Broken?

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