Ballade from 25 Easy and Progressive Studies

by Friedrich Burgmüller · Op. 100 No. 15

Ballade from 25 Easy and Progressive Studies

Friedrich Burgmüller

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OriginalLv 49·IntermediateABRSM Grade 4, List A1:08

The complete piece, as the composer wrote it.

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About Ballade from 25 Easy and Progressive Studies, Op. 100 No. 15

Piano sheet music for Ballade from 25 Easy and Progressive Studies, Op. 100 No. 15 by Friedrich Burgmüller, free to view and play along. Grade 6 (Advanced (Grade 6)) piece suitable for students at about grade 6 level.

"Ballade from 25 Easy and Progressive Studies, Op. 100 No. 15" by Friedrich Burgmüller is a grade 6-level piano piece with a duration of approximately 1:08. A Grade 6 piece with high note density and advanced coordination demands. Requires well-developed technique and musical maturity. This arrangement is ideal for pianists with 5-7 years of experience. Friedrich Burgmüller's composition showcases complex harmonic progressions and rubato and tempo flexibility, making it an excellent choice for developing these essential skills.

Grade 4 List A7 from ABRSM Piano Performance Grades 2025-2026. Syllabus listing: Ballade, Op. 100 No. 15. Publication: Encore, Book 2 (ABRSM) or Lang Lang Piano Academy: Mastering the Piano, Level 4 (Faber).

Is it right for you?

Who it's for

  • Students at about Grade 6 level
  • Serious amateur pianists
  • Those preparing for competitions or exams
  • Players with strong technical foundation

Skill level: Grade 6

Level
Advanced (Grade 6)
Experience
5-7 years
Length
1:08

What you'll learn

Technical skills

  • Advanced finger independence
  • Complex chord voicings
  • Rapid scale passages
  • Octave technique
  • Advanced pedaling
  • Trill and ornament execution

Musical concepts

  • Complex harmonic progressions
  • Rubato and tempo flexibility
  • Polyphonic texture
  • Advanced dynamics and tone color
  • Structural analysis

How long it takes

To learn

6-10 weeks with intensive practice

Practice time

45-90 minutes daily

To master

3-4 months to performance-ready

Practice tips

  1. Study recordings by professional pianists
  2. Practice slowly with full musical intention
  3. Work on voicing and bringing out melodic lines
  4. Develop a practice routine targeting weak spots
  5. Consider working with a teacher on interpretation

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