("...woe my road is spoken...")

Keith Eisenbrey

ModernObscurefantasy~5 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

This avant-garde work explores experimental structures and complex rhythmic ideas. It is notable for its deconstructed approach to traditional piano phrasing.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is executing the highly unconventional articulation marks with clarity.

Technical focus

articulationvoicingdramatic-contrast

Mood

dramaticintellectual

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is ("...woe my road is spoken...") by Keith Eisenbrey?

("...woe my road is spoken...") is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play ("...woe my road is spoken...")?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 ("...woe my road is spoken...")?

A typical performance of ("...woe my road is spoken...") lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for ("...woe my road is spoken...")?

("...woe my road is spoken...") is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to ("...woe my road is spoken...")?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 'Here I raise mine Ebenezer' by Keith Eisenbrey, "Mrs. Ramsay rose. Lily rose." by Keith Eisenbrey, "Here I raise mine Ebenzer" by Keith Eisenbrey — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.