'Tis to Waft

Peter McKenzie ArmstrongOp.26

RomanticObscureromanceF majorAndante6/8~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

This is a short, characteristically Victorian salon piece intended for home performance. Its primary musical interest lies in the simple, sentimental melodic line typical of 19th-century English parlor music.

Teacher notes

Ensure the cantabile melody remains prominent over the steady, gentle bass accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

gentlelyrical

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 'Tis to Waft (Op.26) by Peter McKenzie Armstrong?

'Tis to Waft (Op.26) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play 'Tis to Waft?

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 to Waft?

A typical performance of 'Tis to Waft (Op.26) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 'Tis to Waft?

'Tis to Waft (Op.26) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to 'Tis to Waft?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'Tis to Waft by Peter McKenzie Armstrong, Black & White, for piano solo by Peter McKenzie Armstrong, 11/8 by Peter McKenzie Armstrong — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.