Berceuse

Cyril Scott

ModernSpecialistberceuseLento6/8~4 min
H5
Henle (estimated)
RCM 7ABRSM 6

About this piece

Cyril Scott's Berceuse is known for its sophisticated harmonic palette that bridges late Romanticism and early Modernism. It is distinctive for its use of colorful, impressionistic chords within a traditional lullaby structure.

Teacher notes

The performer must carefully balance the complex inner voices against the primary melodic line.

Technical focus

rubatopedalingcantabilevoicing

Mood

atmosphericnostalgictender

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Berceuse by Cyril Scott?

Berceuse is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 7.

What level do I need to play Berceuse?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 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 lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Berceuse?

Berceuse 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 Autumn Idyll by Cyril Scott, Blackbird's Song by Cyril Scott, Autumn Song by Cyril Scott — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.