Romantic Flight (How to Train Your Dragon)

The piece at a glance

Composer

John Powell

Year

2010

Origin

Film score for How to Train Your Dragon

Key

F major

Level

Advanced

Keys recommended

88

How difficult is it?

The widely played piano version by Patrik Pietschmann is laid out for concert performance: wide leaps, full chords, high tempo.

The real hurdle

The common arrangement uses the full range, with wide leaps in both hands at once.

How long does it take?

Several months; simplified arrangements considerably faster.

A rule of thumb, not a rule – how fast it goes depends on prior experience and practice time. This level is an assessment, not a measurement: most pieces exist in arrangements ranging from heavily simplified to concert level. The rating refers to the common arrangement.

Which instrument suits it?

Uses the full range – 88 keys are a requirement here, not a comfort.

Instruments that suit it

Roland FP-E50 EU approx. €690–780
Portable digital piano with PHA-4 Standard action.

Yamaha Clavinova CLP-845 EU approx. €2,200–2,600
The Clavinova upper class: GrandTouch-S action with wooden keys – CFX plus Bösendorfer Imperial on board.

Kawai MP11SE EU approx. €2,200–2,350
Stage piano with Grand Feel action.

The catalogue lists 233 instruments with verified data – key count, action and connections documented rather than claimed.

Where to find the sheet music

This piece is under copyright. Sheet music is available only from licensed publishers – free PDFs found online are usually not legal.

Modern editions and arrangements

Simplified versions, modern engraving and arrangements are available from the usual sheet music retailers. We will add direct links here shortly.

Frequently asked questions

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