Au jardin (piano)

Théodore Dubois

RomanticObscureromanceD-flat majorAndante6/8~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This is a salon-style character piece by the French composer Théodore Dubois. It is distinguished by its graceful, rolling accompaniment and a sweet, vocal-like melodic line typical of late 19th-century French music.

Teacher notes

The primary challenge is maintaining a consistent, flowing triplet accompaniment while bringing out the expressive melodic phrasing.

Technical focus

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Mood

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Au jardin (piano) by Théodore Dubois?

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

What level do I need to play Au jardin (piano)?

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 jardin (piano)?

A typical performance of Au jardin (piano) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Au jardin (piano)?

Au jardin (piano) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Au jardin (piano)?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bergerette by Théodore Dubois, Berceuse by Théodore Dubois, Ave Maria in A-flat major by Théodore Dubois — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.