Berce-moi ma très chère

Léon Oulitzky

RomanticObscureberceuseD-flat majorAndantino6/8~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 4

About this piece

This is a salon-style lullaby composed in the late 19th-century French tradition. It is distinguished by its gentle, rocking accompaniment and simple, vocal-like melodic phrasing.

Teacher notes

Focus on maintaining a consistent, swaying rhythm in the left hand while projecting a singing tone in the right.

Technical focus

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Mood

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berce-moi ma très chère by Léon Oulitzky?

Berce-moi ma très chère 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 Berce-moi ma très chère?

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 Berce-moi ma très chère?

A typical performance of Berce-moi ma très chère lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berce-moi ma très chère?

Berce-moi ma très chère is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Berce-moi ma très chère?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Albumblad by Oskar Merikanto, Berceuse by Adolf Gutmann, Berceuse by Georges Marty — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.