...wie zwei Flöten süß

Gary Bachlund

ModernObscureinventionAllegretto2/4~2 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

Inspired by flute-like textures, this piece features two independent, chirping melodic lines that imitate one another. It is unique for its clever adaptation of wind-instrument idiomatics to the piano.

Teacher notes

Maintain clean articulation and precise timing to capture the light, bird-like quality of the counterpoint.

Technical focus

counterpointarticulationfinger-independence

Mood

playfulgentleelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is ...wie zwei Flöten süß by Gary Bachlund?

...wie zwei Flöten süß is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play ...wie zwei Flöten süß?

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 ...wie zwei Flöten süß?

A typical performance of ...wie zwei Flöten süß lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for ...wie zwei Flöten süß?

...wie zwei Flöten süß is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to ...wie zwei Flöten süß?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Alice's Humoresque by Gary Bachlund, Alice - Adventures in Wonderland by Gary Bachlund, Cantabile semplice by Gary Bachlund — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.