'Tis Spring

Harriet Ware

RomanticObscureromanceG majorAllegretto3/4~2 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

This piece by Harriet Ware captures the budding freshness of the spring season through delicate keyboard writing. It is a quintessential example of early 20th-century American salon music.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is coordinating the light flowing accompaniment figures with the expressive main melody.

Technical focus

flowing-sixteenthsrubatopedaling

Mood

lyricaltender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Tis Spring by Harriet Ware?

'Tis Spring is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play 'Tis Spring?

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 Spring?

A typical performance of 'Tis Spring lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Tis Spring?

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

What pieces are similar to 'Tis Spring?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Boat Song by Harriet Ware, Black Beauty by Duke Ellington, Albumblatt für Clara Schumann by Johannes Brahms — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.