Au Gré des Ondes

François HüntenOp.195

RomanticObscureetudeG majorAllegretto6/8~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 5

About this piece

François Hünten was a prolific composer of salon etudes and character pieces that were highly popular in the early 19th century. This piece is technically idiomatic, relying on consistent patterns of motion.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is maintaining even, light articulation across the fluid 6/8 patterns.

Technical focus

flowing-sixteenthsarticulationfinger-independence

Mood

playfulelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Au Gré des Ondes (Op.195) by François Hünten?

Au Gré des Ondes (Op.195) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Au Gré des Ondes?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 Gré des Ondes?

A typical performance of Au Gré des Ondes (Op.195) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Au Gré des Ondes?

Au Gré des Ondes (Op.195) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Au Gré des Ondes?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 2 Airs variés by François Hünten, The Entertainer by Scott Joplin, 12 Variations on "Ah vous dirais-je, Maman" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.