Amanda

Raymond Clouet

RomanticObscureromanceF majorModerato3/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 3ABRSM 3

About this piece

Raymond Clouet's 'Amanda' is a sentimental salon piece common to the late 19th-century French tradition. It prioritizes melody and harmonic color over virtuosic technical displays.

Teacher notes

The performer must maintain a delicate balance in the voicing of the chords to allow the melody to sing clearly.

Technical focus

cantabilewaltz-rhythmpedaling

Mood

gentletender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Amanda by Raymond Clouet?

Amanda is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 3.

What level do I need to play Amanda?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 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 Amanda?

A typical performance of Amanda lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Amanda?

Amanda is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Amanda?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Berceuse da Boneca Triste by Oscar Lorenzo Fernández, Berceuse da Boneca Triste by Oscar Lorenzo Fernández, Blaue Aeuglein by Friedrich Burgmüller — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.