Bonheur

Henri Hartog

RomanticObscureF majorModerato4/4~3 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 4ABRSM 3

About this piece

Bonheur by Henri Hartog is a brief, graceful character piece reflecting the salon traditions of the late 19th century. Its distinctive charm lies in the simplicity of its harmonic progressions and optimistic melodic contour.

Teacher notes

Focus on bringing out the principal melody while keeping the accompanying textures secondary.

Technical focus

cantabilevoicingfinger-independence

Mood

sereneelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bonheur by Henri Hartog?

Bonheur 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 Bonheur?

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 Bonheur?

A typical performance of Bonheur lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bonheur?

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

What pieces are similar to Bonheur?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Bénédiction by Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wély, Berceuse by Théodore Dubois, Amarante by Edouard Silas — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.