Berceuse

Hippolyte BarbedetteOp.150

RomanticObscureberceuseF majorModerato6/8~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 3

About this piece

Hippolyte Barbedette was a prolific French composer known for his educational and salon-style piano pieces. His Op. 150 Berceuse is a miniature that prioritizes clear melodic expression and structural simplicity.

Teacher notes

Maintain a steady, rocking tempo without allowing the phrasing to become overly mechanical.

Technical focus

cantabilepedalingvoicing

Mood

tendersereneelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse (Op.150) by Hippolyte Barbedette?

Berceuse (Op.150) 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 Berceuse?

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 Berceuse?

A typical performance of Berceuse (Op.150) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse?

Berceuse (Op.150) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Berceuse?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Berceuse by Hippolyte Barbedette, Blau Veilchen by Richard Eilenberg, Berceuse by Léon Boëllmann — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.