Composed by Italian composor Vittorio Monti (1868-1922) in 1904, Csárdás was originally written for violin, mandolin or piano, and runs for about four and a half minutes. Written in seven different sections, it alternates tempo and occasionally key to add interest and excitement.
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Piece Details
Graded repertoire
| ABRSM | Trinity | AMEB | Sassmanshaus (ViolinMasterClass.com) | Suzuki | RCM | LCM |
| Grade 6 | Level 4 | Grade 8 |
Technical requirements
Keys: D minor, D Major
Time Signatures: 2/4, C
Notes used: A A#/Bb B C C#/Db D D#/Eb E F F#/Gb G G#/Ab
Range: G3-E6 (plus harmonics)
Standard open strings are G3, D4, A4, E5.
Double stops: Simple (use at least one open string) – Duple (no open strings)
Rhythmic range: Semiquavers to Minums (plus grace notes)
Key strokes
| Detache | Martele | Staccato | Spiccato | Legato |
| Sautille | Ricochet | String Crossing | Chords | Artificial Harmonics |
Positions
| First | Second | Third | Fourth |
| Fifth | Sixth | Seventh | Eighth |
| Nineth | Tenth | Eleventh | Twelth and above |
Sheet Music
Link to IMSLP – Link to edited copy.
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