Play In the Hall of the Mountain King — the Perfect Piano Piece for Halloween

Halloween is here — and what better way to set the spooky mood than by playing Edvard Grieg’s “In the Hall of the Mountain King”, arranged from the All in One Piano Course – Level 3B by Lisa, Lori & Jane Bastien.

This arrangement captures all the mystery and excitement of Grieg’s original — starting quietly and building into a thrilling finale. It’s a fun, confidence-boosting challenge for developing pianists and adult learners alike.

Interactive Piano Exercise on MatchMySound

This Halloween, you can play and practice In the Hall of the Mountain King through our interactive MatchMySound piano exercise, adapted from the Bastien arrangement.

You can:

• Practice at your own tempo;
• Get real-time feedback on rhythm and note accuracy.

Whether you’re exploring dynamics or mastering steady tempo increases, this classic piece brings Halloween energy straight to your keyboard.

Why It’s Perfect for Halloween

Written by Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg for Henrik Ibsen’s play Peer Gynt, this piece paints the scene of a hero sneaking into the Mountain King’s hall. As the trolls awaken, the music grows faster and wilder until it ends in chaos — just the right mix of drama and fun for October 31.

By practicing it, you’ll strengthen:

• Tempo control and gradual acceleration,
• Dynamic shaping for expressive storytelling,
• Confidence in dramatic performance pieces.