Barcarolle

Paul ChabeauxOp.15

RomanticObscurebarcarolleD-flat majorAndante con moto6/8~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 5ABRSM 4

About this piece

Chabeaux’s Barcarolle is a quintessential example of didactic late-Romantic music intended for home performance. Its writing is idiomatic and relies on standard broken-chord accompaniment typical of the genre.

Teacher notes

Work on achieving a consistent and smooth melodic line that sings above the light accompaniment.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingarpeggios

Mood

tenderserene

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Barcarolle (Op.15) by Paul Chabeaux?

Barcarolle (Op.15) is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 5.

What level do I need to play Barcarolle?

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 Barcarolle?

A typical performance of Barcarolle (Op.15) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Barcarolle?

Barcarolle (Op.15) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Barcarolle?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include La fille aux cheveux de lin by Claude Debussy, Solace by Scott Joplin, Au Matin by Benjamin Godard — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.