Bon Bons

Ellis R. Ephraim

RomanticObscurerondoC majorModerato4/4~2 min
H2
Henle (estimated)
RCM 2ABRSM 2

About this piece

Bon Bons is a pedagogical salon piece intended for young students in the early 20th century. It features simple, repetitive melodic motifs that mirror the lighthearted nature of its title.

Teacher notes

Focus on evenness of touch and maintaining a consistent, moderate pulse throughout the piece.

Technical focus

articulationfinger-independencecantabile

Mood

playfulelegant

Listen & watch

No video available for this piece.

Your status

Not in your repertoire

Sign in to track this piece

Free sheet music on IMSLP

Pieces similar to Bon Bons

Comparable difficulty and character — good candidates for what to learn next.

Browse all Henle level 2 pieces (Beginner) →

Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bon Bons by Ellis R. Ephraim?

Bon Bons is rated Henle level 2 of 9 — beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 2–3. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 2.

What level do I need to play Bon Bons?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 2 — meaning you can already play level 1–2 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 Bon Bons?

A typical performance of Bon Bons lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bon Bons?

Bon Bons is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bon Bons?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bach-bwv-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Bach-anh-114 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Blumenwalzer by Léon Jessel — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.