La tarentelle
by Friedrich Burgmüller · Op. 100 No. 20 · also known as La tarantelle
The complete piece, as the composer wrote it.
La tarentelle
Friedrich Burgmüller
The complete piece, as the composer wrote it.
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About La tarentelle
Piano sheet music for La tarentelle by Friedrich Burgmüller, free to view and play along. Grade 6 (Advanced (Grade 6)) piece suitable for students at about grade 6 level.
"La tarentelle" by Friedrich Burgmüller is a grade 6-level piano piece with a duration of approximately 1:01. 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 5 List A1 from ABRSM Piano Performance Grades 2025-2026. Syllabus listing: La tarantelle (No. 20 from 25 études faciles et progressives, Op. 100). Publication: Piano Exam Pieces 2025 & 2026, Grade 5 (ABRSM).
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
- 1:01
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
- Study recordings by professional pianists
- Practice slowly with full musical intention
- Work on voicing and bringing out melodic lines
- Develop a practice routine targeting weak spots
- Consider working with a teacher on interpretation
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