'Tis Pleasant to Be Young

William Vincent Wallace

RomanticObscureromanceE-flat majorAndante6/8~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This is a charming salon-style piece by the Irish composer and pianist William Vincent Wallace. It is distinctive for its typical Victorian-era sentimentality and simple, melodic elegance.

Teacher notes

The main challenge is maintaining a consistent singing tone in the right hand melody while managing the delicate accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilevoicingrubato

Mood

lyricalnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Tis Pleasant to Be Young by William Vincent Wallace?

'Tis Pleasant to Be Young 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 Pleasant to Be Young?

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 Pleasant to Be Young?

A typical performance of 'Tis Pleasant to Be Young lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Tis Pleasant to Be Young?

'Tis Pleasant to Be Young is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'Tis Pleasant to Be Young?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bohemian Melody by William Vincent Wallace, 'O sole mio by Eduardo Di Capua, Believe Me, If All those Endearing Young Charms by Irish Folk Music — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.