Bonbons-valse

Auguste Cœdès

RomanticObscurewaltzA-flat majorTempo di valse3/4~5 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Bonbons-valse is a classic example of late 19th-century French salon music, characterized by flowing, sentimental melodies. It utilizes chromatic shifts to evoke a sense of refined longing.

Teacher notes

Work on a smooth, flexible rubato to avoid mechanical stiffness in the waltz tempo.

Technical focus

waltz-rhythmrubatocantabilepedaling

Mood

elegantnostalgic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bonbons-valse by Auguste Cœdès?

Bonbons-valse is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Bonbons-valse?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 Bonbons-valse?

A typical performance of Bonbons-valse lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bonbons-valse?

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

What pieces are similar to Bonbons-valse?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Waltz No. 2 by Dmitri Shostakovich, Waltz in C-sharp minor, No. 2 by Frédéric Chopin, Belle of the Ball by Leroy Anderson — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.