Consolation, S.172 No.1

📄 About this piece

Franz Liszt casts Consolation, S.172 No.1 in E major — 4/4 time, taken Andante. It asks for hand independence, basic pedalling and some phrasing control — solidly intermediate territory.

Franz Liszt redefined piano virtuosity. His Transcendental Études, Hungarian Rhapsodies, and Consolations expanded the instrument's expressive and technical limits.

Wide leaps, octave passages, and dramatic pedal changes are everyday business in Liszt. You need a free, whole-arm technique that uses the wrist and arm, not just the fingers.

🎹 Score Details

💡 Practice tips (Intermediate)

• Mark the fingering for tricky passages before you start practicing.
• Practice the hardest two bars first — never just replay from the top.
• Record yourself once a week; your ears catch what your fingers miss.

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❓ FAQ

Is the Consolation, S.172 No.1 sheet music really free?

Yes. Consolation, S.172 No.1 is in the public domain, so you can download the PDF, PNG and MIDI files free of charge and use them for personal practice and study.

How difficult is Consolation, S.172 No.1?

It is rated intermediate. It asks for hand independence, basic pedalling and some phrasing control — solidly intermediate territory.

Can I edit or transpose this score online?

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