'Tis the Last Rose of Summer

William Foden

RomanticSpecialisttheme-and-variationsG majorAndante3/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 4

About this piece

This is a guitar-influenced piano arrangement of the famous Irish folk melody often attributed to Thomas Moore. The arrangement features decorative arpeggiated figures typical of 19th-century salon repertoire.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is managing the phrasing of the melody against the flowing arpeggiated accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilearpeggiosvoicing

Mood

nostalgiclyrical

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Tis the Last Rose of Summer by William Foden?

'Tis the Last Rose of Summer 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 the Last Rose of Summer?

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 the Last Rose of Summer?

A typical performance of 'Tis the Last Rose of Summer lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Tis the Last Rose of Summer?

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

What pieces are similar to 'Tis the Last Rose of Summer?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'O sole mio by Eduardo Di Capua, Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson, Broadway Melody by Nacio Herb Brown — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.