Barque jolie

Georges LamotheOp.156

RomanticObscurebarcarolle6/8~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

Georges Lamothe was a prolific composer of salon music, and this piece represents the light, pleasant character of the era. It is built on a standard rocking barcarolle rhythm common in 19th-century repertoire.

Teacher notes

Balance the melody to sing clearly above the swaying rhythmic pulse.

Technical focus

cantabilearpeggiosrubato

Mood

gentletender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Barque jolie (Op.156) by Georges Lamothe?

Barque jolie (Op.156) 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 Barque jolie?

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 Barque jolie?

A typical performance of Barque jolie (Op.156) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Barque jolie?

Barque jolie (Op.156) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Barque jolie?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Brise des nuits by Georges Lamothe, Bella by Georges Lamothe, Billet doux by Georges Lamothe — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.