What is the note range of Boulevard on piano?

According to PianoMetric's piano analysis, Boulevard spans 37 semitones across the keyboard. This gives an indication of how much of the piano keyboard the piece uses and the technical stretch required.

Boulevard — Dan Byrd | Piano PDF & Video Tutorial | Intermediate (score 55/100)

Q: How difficult is Boulevard on piano?

Boulevard is rated Intermediate on PianoMetric's piano difficulty scale, with a score of 55 out of 100. It was composed by Dan Byrd. This means it is moderately challenging for most pianists. The piece runs approximately 2m 24s. It contains 484 notes in total.

Q: How long does it take to learn Boulevard?

Based on PianoMetric's analysis, learning Boulevard to a performance-ready level takes approximately 3 weeks (18 total practice hours) for a student at the Intermediate level. Expect a few weeks of regular practice to get it up to tempo cleanly.

Q: Where can I download the piano sheet music PDF for Boulevard?

You can download the piano sheet music PDF for Boulevard directly on this page. The sheet is 4 pages long. Click the 'PDF Download' button above to get the full score.

Q: Is there a video tutorial for Boulevard piano?

Yes — a piano video tutorial for Boulevard is available on this page. You can watch it embedded above, or follow the 'Play on YouTube' link. The tutorial covers the full arrangement at 70 BPM.

🎭 Emotional Character

Aching with nostalgia, joy and loss in the same breath, settled and full in its voice — stepping carefully without any rush, holding its emotional level to the end.

Minor Slow tempo Moderate dynamics Flowing texture Wide-ranging melody

📥 Downloads

▶ Play on Youtube 📄 PDF Download

4 pages

👤 Suggested For

🎓 Intermediate Students 🏆 Advanced Students ✋ Average Hand Size 🎤 Recital Repertoire

⏰ Estimated Practice Time

3

weeks to performance-ready

Expect a few weeks of regular practice to get it up to tempo cleanly.

4hper week

18htotal est.

3hard segments

* Estimate assumes ~4h focused practice/week for an average-level student at this difficulty tier.

🎯 Difficulty Assessment

Intermediate

55 / 100

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedExpert

Moderate - requires coordination between hands

484

Total Notes

65%

Interleaved

3.01

Avg N/Beat

3

Ornaments

Score Breakdown

🎼 Hand Interleaving 25/25

65% of notes interleave - very dense layering, both hands constantly active

⏱ Note Density per Beat 5/30

Busiest beats: 5 notes/beat (avg 3.01) - comfortable density

✨ Ornaments & Grace Notes 0/20

3 ornamental notes (0.6%) - no significant ornamentation

📏 Pitch Range (per hand) 10/15

Right: B3–C7 (37 st) | Left: A1–F5 (44 st)

↕ Largest Interval Leap 10/10

31 st (2Oct+P5) - extreme leaps

# Chromatic Complexity 0/8

2% black-key notes - mostly white keys, easy to read

♬ Polyphony / Voices 4/7

~2.6 notes active per beat (max 5) - melody + accompaniment with inner voices

⏳ Piece Length 1/5

2m 24s - short-medium length

🎚 Dynamics

f

Uniform f - very little dynamic contrast

Avg velocity 80/127 · Spread 0 · Range 80–80

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🎹 Note Range - Piano Keyboard

Upper dot = RH (Right Hand) Lower dot = LH (Left Hand) White dot on black key = sharp/flat note used

📐 Note Range per Hand · Sheet Preview

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🤚 Left Hand

Lowest	A1
Highest	F5
Span	44 st (3Oct+m6)
Notes	256
Widest leap	24 st A3→A1

🖐 Right Hand

Lowest	B3
Highest	C7
Span	37 st (3Oct+m2)
Notes	228
Widest leap	31 st E4→B6

🖐 Hand Span & Chord Density

Left Hand

Max chord span: 12 semitones (Oct)

0 stOctave2 Oct

Avg chord: 2 notes · 1 chords

Right Hand

Max chord span: 9 semitones (M6)

0 stOctave2 Oct

Avg chord: 3 notes · 1 chords

↪️ Scales & Thumb Crossing

No significant scale runs detected — this piece does not heavily rely on thumb-crossing technique.

🔁 Repeating Phrases

31%

Repeated

13 of 42 bars contain repeated phrases — a good portion of the piece recycles earlier material, reducing the unique learning load.

Repeated bar Unique bar

🎯 Suggested Practice Passages

The hardest passages in this piece — spend extra time here before running the full piece.

📍 Measures 7–8

Hardest

📍 Measures 18–19

2nd hardest

📍 Measures 22–23

3rd hardest

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is Boulevard on piano?

Boulevard is rated Intermediate on PianoMetric's piano difficulty scale, with a score of 55/100. It was composed by Dan Byrd. Players should be comfortable with moderate hand independence, chord playing, and consistent rhythm. The piece runs approximately 2m 24s. It contains 484 notes in total.

How long does it take to learn Boulevard?

Based on PianoMetric's analysis, learning Boulevard to a performance-ready level takes approximately 3 weeks (~18 total practice hours) for a intermediate level student. Expect a few weeks of regular practice to get it up to tempo cleanly.

Where can I download the piano sheet music PDF for Boulevard?

You can download the piano sheet music PDF for Boulevard directly on this page. The sheet is 4 pages long. Click the 'PDF Download' button above to get the full score.

Is there a video tutorial for Boulevard piano?

Yes — a piano video tutorial for Boulevard is embedded on this page. You can watch it here or follow the 'Play on YouTube' link. The tutorial covers the full arrangement at 70 BPM.

What piano level is required to play Boulevard?

Boulevard is suited for Intermediate level pianists (difficulty score 55/100). You'll need to be comfortable with both hands independently, chord patterns, and steady rhythm before tackling this piece.

What is the mood or feel of Boulevard?

Aching with nostalgia, joy and loss in the same breath, settled and full in its voice — stepping carefully without any rush, holding its emotional level to the end. It belongs to the Nhạc Quốc tế · Piano · Piano with finger numbers genre. The piece is played at 70 BPM.

🎹 Boulevard