About the piece
It is the second of the Deux Arabesques published in 1891. Marked Allegretto scherzando, it has a light, playful character.
The right hand opens with quick falling triplets, the left answers with staccato chords; the middle section is more singing.
How to practise it
- Practise the opening triplets slowly: light, with fingers close to the keys.
- The left-hand staccato must be short and precise.
- In the middle section play more legato and use a little pedal.
- Speed up only when the triplets are even.
Free sheet music
First page. Complete sheet music (PDF) on the Mutopia Project (CC BY-SA 4.0, edition by Knute Snortum); in the Piano Learning app you read it two pages side by side while you play.
Frequently asked questions
Is it harder than No. 1?
About the same level, but it needs more agility and precision in the staccato.
Is the sheet music free?
Yes, the music is in the public domain; this Mutopia Project edition has a free licence.