early beginner

Ruffs and Rhees in C major

Ignatius Sancho

About this piece
Sancho's 12 Country Dances is a remarkable set of short pieces for beginners. These pieces are a great representation of 18th-century British folk dances. Here the 6/8 meter creates a lively and elegant character and it should be played with varied and lively articulation.
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This could be a rewarding next step if you're a beginner polishing your technique.
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Equivalent to RCM level 2
Equivalent to ABRSM level 2
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