"Au clair de la lune..." dans tous ses états

François Delor

ModernObscuretheme-and-variations~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 3

About this piece

François Delor provides a stylistic exploration of the famous French folk song through a series of varied character sketches. Each section presents a different harmonic and rhythmic approach to the familiar, simple melody.

Teacher notes

Students must maintain clear melodic lines through shifting harmonic contexts in each variation.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingrubatoarticulation

Mood

contemplativenostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is "Au clair de la lune..." dans tous ses états by François Delor?

"Au clair de la lune..." dans tous ses états is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 4.

What level do I need to play "Au clair de la lune..." dans tous ses états?

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 "Au clair de la lune..." dans tous ses états?

A typical performance of "Au clair de la lune..." dans tous ses états lasts about 3 minutes.

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"Au clair de la lune..." dans tous ses états is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to "Au clair de la lune..." dans tous ses états?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Albumblatt by Johannes Brahms, (Four Note) Pavan by Richard Farrant, Berceuse, H.8d by Frank Bridge — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.