6 Mélodies

Charles-Marie WidorOp.37

RomanticSpecialistromanceE-flat majorAndante con moto3/4~3 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 6

About this piece

Widor, known primarily for his organ symphonies, also composed charming piano miniatures such as these mélodies. They exhibit a refined Romantic sensibility with clear melodic lines and tasteful harmonies.

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Teacher notes

Develop a beautiful, singing tone and ensure smooth phrasing to convey the lyrical essence of the melody.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubatovoicing

Mood

lyricaltenderelegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 6 Mélodies (Op.37) by Charles-Marie Widor?

6 Mélodies (Op.37) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play 6 Mélodies?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is 6 Mélodies?

A typical performance of 6 Mélodies (Op.37) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 6 Mélodies?

6 Mélodies (Op.37) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.